Senior Estimator

For almost 40 years, Morley Hoppner has been a dynamic Ottawa-based corporation offering Construction Management, Design Build, Development and General Contracting services in the Commercial, Institutional, Industrial and High-Rise Residential sectors. Morley Hoppner is a division of the Synergy Group of Companies.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our team! This job posting is for a newly created role within our team.

The Senior Estimator is primarily responsible for the direction, preparation, documentation and accurate completion of all estimates and budgets for design build, construction management and lump sum, for industrial, commercial and high-rise residential construction and development projects.

• Provide accurate take off and estimates for all projects
• Research new products, methods, materials
• Seek out new trades, material suppliers and consultants and determine their viability
• Clearly communicate scope of work to subcontractors and suppliers, and accurately interpret quotes to ensure all costs are accounted for and ensure no elements of the scope, or supplies are missing
• Identify potential market opportunities
• Monitor publications and websites for project leads
• Stay current with the construction market in Eastern Ontario, primarily Ottawa
• Strategize with management on each opportunity and approach
• Determine annual labour rates and equipment costs
• Assist with the preparation of proposals

Here’s what we are looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Heightened attention to detail and punctual to deadlines.
• Understanding of construction methods, scheduling and plans reading.
• 5 Years minimum of construction industry experience.

• Proficient with MS Office, Building Connected, OnScreen Takeoff or other estimating software
• University or College graduate majoring in Engineering or Construction

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Extended Health Care, Dental Care, an Employee Assistance Program, and Life Insurance, as well as a Health Care Spending Account
• Group RRSP matching program
• Paid time off
• Employee share program eligibility
• Social events
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Mentorship and continuous learning
• A dynamic and growth-oriented workplace

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We do not use AI in our applicant screening or assessment process.