Project Estimator

Job in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Listing for: ML6 Search + Talent Advisory

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14

Job specializations:

Engineering
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
Construction
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 85000 CAD Yearly CAD 75000.00 85000.00 YEAR

The Opportunity:

Our client, a growing Canadian manufacturer providing wear solutions to mining and industrial customers across Ontario and Québec, is looking for a Project Estimator to join their Integrated Solutions team in Sudbury. Reporting to the Solutions Team Lead, you'll own the estimates behind their most complex opportunities. This isn't routine catalogue quoting - it's non-routine, project-specific work where accuracy, margin protection, and sound technical interpretation decide whether they win profitable work.

What

You'll Be Doing:

Detailed Estimating:
Prepare comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, labour, equipment, subcontracted services, and logistics.
Scope & Drawing Analysis:
Analyze drawings, technical specifications, and customer scopes to define true project requirements.
Risk & Contingency Management:
Identify technical and commercial risks to build appropriate contingencies into every estimate.
Proposal Support:
Support bids and RFPs with clear, professional cost breakdowns and documentation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Solutions, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to validate estimates and secure vendor pricing.
Database & Performance Tracking:
Maintain internal cost databases and historical records, tracking estimate accuracy (aiming for ±5% of actual cost) and win rates (targeting 30-40%).
Process Improvement:
Recommend continuous improvements to estimating tools, methods, and cost-modelling processes.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

Education:

Diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
Experience:

2-5 years of experience in estimating, costing, or a similar role (industrial, mining, or construction environment preferred).
Technical

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirement documents.
Costing & Systems Expertise:
Strong grasp of cost drivers across labour, materials, and subcontracting, paired with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and estimating software.
Core Competencies:

Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a highly collaborative working style.

Compensation Range: $75,000 - $85,000 base salary