Estimator, Construction

Title:

Estimator

Location:

Greater Toronto Area

Company:
Prime Fab – Prime Steel Division

The Estimator supports project acquisition and successful project delivery by preparing accurate cost estimates for building envelope projects involving any of the following: prefabricated wall panels, curtain wall/façade systems, or factory-applied exterior finishing (EIFS and Rainscreen systems). This role reviews project drawings, specifications, and scope documents to determine labour, material, and equipment requirements for both factory-based manufacturing and field installation, ensuring bids are competitive while maintaining project profitability.

The Estimator works closely with project managers, manufacturing/production teams, business development and sales teams, suppliers, and senior leadership to ensure estimates accurately reflect panel design, production sequencing, and installation methods.

Success in this role means bids are prepared accurately and on time, project and manufacturing risks are identified early, and production teams receive clear cost breakdowns that support efficient factory scheduling and site execution. Over time, the estimating process becomes more accurate and predictable as historical production data, market pricing, and installation methods are continuously refined.

• Salary Range: $60,000 – 100,000
• Stable long-term employment with a growing organization
• Benefits Day 1
• Exposure to multiple construction and infrastructure sectors
• Opportunity to grow into project coordination, design management, or estimating roles
• A culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and practical solution

• 3+ years of estimating experience within prefabricated wall panels, curtain wall/façade systems, or building envelope manufacturing (offsite/panelized construction experience strongly preferred)
• Ability to perform detailed material and labour take-offs from architectural and structural drawings, shop/fabrication drawings, and manufacturer specifications, in any of the following scopes: panel assembly, curtain wall/façade systems, or factory-applied finishing (EIFS and Rainscreen systems)
• Working knowledge of unitized wall assembly systems, panel-to-panel connections, thermal/air-barrier continuity, and how design decisions translate into production sequencing and cost is an asset
• Proficiency with estimating software, Excel, and digital take-off tools; familiarity with CAD-based takeoff a strong asset
• Experience coordinating supplier and subcontractor pricing (studs, insulation, finish systems, glazing components) to develop competitive project bids
• Knowledge of Ontario construction practices, high-rise/multi-storey envelope requirements, and applicable building code and certification standards
• Comfort estimating across both a factory production cost model (labour hours, line throughput, material yield) and a field installation cost model (crew productivity, site logistics, weather/schedule risk)
• Background or education in architecture, architectural technology, or building science is an asset — helps in interpreting design intent and envelope detailing during takeoffs

• Ability to identify scope gaps, cost risks, and constructability/manufacturability concerns during the estimating process — for both the shop floor and the job site
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear communication with project managers, production/manufacturing teams, business development and sales teams, suppliers, and leadership
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and tender timelines
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on…