Project Coordinator / Junior Estimator

Location: Collingwood, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Entry Level – 3 Years

Salary: $60,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience

About the Company

Blake Farrow Project Management Inc. is a construction project management firm specializing in high-end custom residential and select commercial construction projects throughout the Southern Georgian Bay area.

We work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver complex, detail-oriented construction projects with a focus on quality, cost control, scheduling, and professional project execution.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, technically minded individual to support our construction estimating, preconstruction, and project management activities.

The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or construction technology, complemented by practical, hands-on experience working on active construction sites, particularly in carpentry, wood framing, or general construction labour.

Working directly with senior project management, the successful candidate will assist with quantity takeoffs, construction estimating, tendering, procurement, scheduling, and day-to-day project coordination.

The successful candidate will work directly alongside a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario, gaining valuable technical and practical experience. For eligible engineering graduates, this position provides an opportunity to develop relevant engineering competencies under the mentorship of a licensed P.Eng. while working toward professional engineering licensure.

The position is intended to develop into a more independent project management role as experience and responsibilities increase.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Review architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and specifications.
• Complete detailed material quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates.
• Prepare trade-specific scopes of work, tender packages, and bid forms.
• Solicit, organize, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare detailed bid comparisons and identify scope gaps, exclusions, and pricing discrepancies.
• Assist with project budgets, cost planning, and value engineering.
• Maintain organized estimating records and cost databases.

Project Management & Coordination

• Assist in preparing and maintaining construction schedules.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Track project budgets, commitments, change orders, and cost forecasts.
• Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Manage requests for information (RFIs), shop drawings, and submittal logs.
• Assist with procurement, material tracking, and subcontract administration.
• Attend site meetings and assist with monitoring construction progress, quality, and schedule compliance.

Site & Technical Support

• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions, measurements, and construction progress.
• Assist with identifying construction deficiencies, coordination issues, and constructability concerns.
• Apply practical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequencing to estimating and project planning.
• Review construction details and material specifications.
• Assist with technical problem-solving under the guidance of senior project management and a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Support site supervisors with technical information and project coordination.

Qualifications Required

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence and ability to travel to local project sites.

Strongly Preferred

• Previous hands-on experience working on active residential or commercial construction sites.
• Experience in carpentry, wood framing, general construction labour, or related building trades.
• Practical understanding of construction materials, tools, building assemblies, and construction sequencing.
• Familiarity with residential construction from foundations through finishing.
• Genuine interest in developing a career in construction estimating and project management.

Additional Assets

• Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 1–3 years of experience in construction, engineering, estimating, or project coordination.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code and construction contract administration.
• Previous experience with quantity takeoffs, estimating, or construction scheduling.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable reviewing construction drawings in an office and walking an active construction site.

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy solving practical construction problems.
• Have strong attention to detail and a natural aptitude for numbers.
• Understand and appreciate the work performed by skilled trades.
• Be comfortable working with drawings, spreadsheets, and technical documentation.
• Be proactive, resourceful, and willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Communicate professionally with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Be interested in developing a long-term career in construction project management.

Career Development & Professional Engineering Mentorship

This position offers an opportunity for professional growth through direct mentorship and day-to-day collaboration with a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

For eligible engineering graduates pursuing professional engineering licensure, opportunities include:

• Working directly with an Ontario-licensed P.Eng. who can provide technical guidance, mentorship, and professional oversight.
• Developing engineering competencies through practical construction problem-solving, constructability reviews, technical coordination, and project planning.
• Gaining exposure to engineering judgment, professional responsibility, and the application of engineering principles in construction.
• Receiving guidance on documenting relevant work experience and preparing for the PEO licensing process.
• Progressively assuming greater technical and project management responsibilities.

The company is committed to supporting the successful candidate's professional development and, where applicable, their progression toward obtaining a P.Eng. licence in Ontario.

Recognition of qualifying engineering experience is subject to PEO's licensing requirements and assessment.

What We Offer

• Direct mentorship from an Ontario-licensed Professional Engineer.
• Opportunities to develop and document engineering competencies toward P.Eng. licensure.
• Exposure to all phases of complex residential and commercial construction projects.
• Opportunities to develop estimating, procurement, scheduling, and project management skills.
• A combination of office-based technical work and on-site construction experience.
• Opportunities for increasing responsibility and career advancement.
• A collaborative working environment with a focus on professional development.
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to work@blakefarrowproject.ca outlining your education, relevant construction experience, and interest in construction estimating and project management.

We are particularly interested in hearing from engineering or construction technology graduates who have gained hands-on experience in carpentry, framing, or general construction labour and are looking to transition into a professional career in construction management.