ICI Construction Estimator

Estimating Coordinator - General Contractor

Location:

Hamilton, ON
Industry: ICI Construction | General Contracting
Position:
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $70,000 - 80,000
A well-established General Contractor in Hamilton, ON is looking to add an Estimating Coordinator to its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a construction, engineering, architectural, or estimating background who wants to develop their career within the ICI construction industry. Working alongside experienced Estimators and Project Managers, you will support the preparation of competitive bids, subcontractor pricing, quantity take-offs, tender documentation, and preconstruction activities.

The Role  As an Estimating Coordinator, you will support the estimating team throughout the tendering and preconstruction process. You will assist with reviewing drawings and specifications, coordinating subcontractor pricing, completing take-offs, organizing bid documentation, and ensuring tender requirements are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities   Assist with the preparation of  tenders, estimates, budgets, and bid submissions
Review  construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and tender documents
Perform and assist with  quantity take-offs and scope reviews
Solicit pricing from  subcontractors and suppliers
Prepare and distribute  bid invitations and tender packages
Follow up with trades to ensure adequate  bid coverage
Assist with reviewing and comparing  subcontractor quotations
Identify potential  scope gaps and discrepancies
Maintain subcontractor and supplier databases
Track  RFIs, addenda, bid documents, and closing requirements
Assist Estimators with  bid levelling and pricing analysis
Coordinate with Project Managers and other internal team members during preconstruction
Maintain organized and accurate estimating files and documentation
Assist with  project handover  from estimating to operations following successful awards
What We're Looking For    1-3+ years of construction-related experience  in estimating, project coordination, preconstruction, or a similar role
Diploma or degree in  Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering Technology , or a related field
Exposure to  ICI construction and General Contracting  is considered an asset
Ability to read and interpret  construction drawings and specifications
Understanding of construction materials, methods, and trade scopes

Experience with  quantity take-offs and subcontractor coordination  is an asset
Familiarity with estimating/construction software such as  Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Excel , or similar platforms
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage  multiple tenders and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Motivated to develop into a more senior  construction estimating role
Why Consider This Opportunity?  This position provides the opportunity to work directly with an experienced construction team and gain hands-on exposure to the  full estimating and preconstruction process .
For someone looking to build a long-term career in construction estimating, the role offers exposure to  ICI projects, subcontractor relationships, tendering, take-offs, pricing, bid analysis, and project handovers , with the opportunity to take on increasing estimating responsibility as their experience develops.