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Estimator
- Vaughan, ON, Canada
Full-time
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The Role :
Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Estimator will prepare cost estimates and proposals for demolition projects. The estimator will analyze plans, DSS reports, and environmental requirements to develop accurate and competitive bids for demolition operations. The role requires strong knowledge of demolition operations, disposal logistics and designated substance disposal.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive Cost Estimation: Review architectural drawings, structural blueprints, demolition plans, and civil engineering specifications to perform accurate quantity takeoffs for building structures, concrete foundations, and interior fit-out for complex demolition projects.
- Site Inspections & Field Analysis: Visit diverse project locations (from residential neighborhoods to active industrial plants) to evaluate access constraints, logistical challenges, and structural integrity.
- Hazardous Material & Risk Management: Identify and account for specialized environmental costs, including asbestos abatement, lead removal, mold remediation, and heavy soil contamination.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Procurement: Solicit, review, and negotiate competitive quotes from specialized subcontractors, hazardous waste haulers, and material disposal facilities.
- Asset Salvage Optimization: Evaluate structures for salvageable assets (e.g., structural steel, copper, architectural elements, crushing potential) to offset total demolition costs in bids.
- Proposal & Bid Management: Prepare and present comprehensive, legally compliant bid packages, formal proposals within tight client deadlines.
- Project Handoff & Continuity: Meet with project managers, site superintendents, and safety directors to review budget allocations, schedule milestones, heavy equipment requirements, and safety plans for won bids.
Qualifications
- Experience Estimating Demolition projects.
- Valid Drivers Licence and vehicle to travel to mandatory site visits and reviews.
- Strong knowledge of demolition equipment and construction operations.
- Ability to interpret demolition plans and calculate waste volumes.
- Experience with Designated Substance Removal and environmental regulations
- Proficiency with estimating software such as HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam, or PlanSwift.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids in a deadline-driven environment.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive group benefits program.
- Retirement savings program.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Disclaimers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for a new job vacancy.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WE are an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where talent is recognized and valued without regard to gender, race, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization and drives innovation and success.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Responsibilities
Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and compliant proposals for demolition projects by reviewing plans, conducting site inspections, assessing environmental and hazardous-material requirements, and obtaining vendor and subcontractor quotes. Evaluate salvage opportunities and coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and safety directors to hand off awarded bids, including budgets, schedules, equipment needs, and safety plans.
Requirements
Candidates should have demolition estimating experience, knowledge of demolition equipment and construction operations, and the ability to interpret plans and calculate waste volumes. A valid driver’s licence and vehicle, experience with designated substance removal and environmental regulations, proficiency with estimating software such as HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam, or PlanSwift, and strong organizational and analytical skills are required.
Skills
- Demolition Cost Estimating
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Site Inspections
- Demolition Operations
- Disposal Logistics
- Designated Substance Removal
- Environmental Regulations
- Hazardous Material Cost Estimation
- Vendor and Subcontractor Negotiation
- Asset Salvage Evaluation
- Bid and Proposal Management
- Waste Volume Calculation
- Demolition Equipment Knowledge
- Analytical Skills
- Deadline Management
Benefits
- Group Benefits Program
- Retirement Savings Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
Keywords
- Demolition Estimating
- Cost Estimates
- Competitive Bids
- Architectural Drawings
- Structural Blueprints
- Demolition Plans
- Civil Engineering Specifications
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Site Inspections
- Access Constraints
- Disposal Logistics
- Asbestos Abatement
- Lead Removal
- Mold Remediation
- Soil Contamination
- Hazardous Waste Hauling
- Material Disposal Facilities
- Asset Salvage
- Structural Steel
- Copper
- Waste Volumes
- Designated Substance Removal
- Environmental Regulations
- HeavyBid
- B2W
- Bluebeam
- PlanSwift
- Demolition Equipment
- Safety Plans
- Proposal Management