Project coordinator/ estimator
- Oakville, ON, Canada
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- 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction in a Project Coordinator, Junior Estimator, or similar role
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Project Coordinator / Estimator
Location: Oakville, ON
Type: Full-time, Permanent
About
Our client is a sewer and water contractor based in Oakville, Ontario. The company delivers high-quality commercial projects through a collaborative, hands-on approach, emphasizing strong client relationships, attention to detail, and efficient project execution
Position Overview
They are seeking a Junior Project Coordinator / Estimator to support both the estimating and project delivery teams. This role is ideal for an early-career construction professional with 1-3 years of experience who is looking to gain exposure across the full commercial construction lifecycle from pre-construction through close-out.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating
- Assist with quantity take-offs, pricing, and preparation of cost estimates
- Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Support the preparation of bid submissions and proposals
- Maintain organized estimating files and cost data
- Support Project Managers with day-to-day project coordination activities
- Assist with scheduling, document control, and project reporting
- Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and purchase orders
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal teams
- Track project costs and assist with budget monitoring
- Maintain meeting minutes, construction logs, and project documentation
- Assist with site coordination as required
- Support project close-out documentation and deficiency tracking
- Ensure compliance with company policies and site safety requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction in a Project Coordinator, Junior Estimator, or similar role
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline (preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with estimating or project management software is an asset
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Exposure to both estimating and project coordination functions
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- A collaborative, close-knit team environment
- Opportunity to grow with a reputable, expanding commercial builder
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator / Estimator will help price commercial construction jobs and prepare bids, then support project managers with scheduling, documents, subcontractor coordination and cost tracking. The role also covers close-out paperwork and site safety compliance.
Requirements
Candidates need 1-3 years of commercial construction experience in a coordinator, junior estimator or similar role. They must read construction drawings, be organized, and be comfortable with Microsoft Office; construction management or civil engineering technology education is preferred.
Skills
- Quantity take-offs
- Cost estimating
- Bid preparation
- Subcontractor pricing analysis
- Construction drawing interpretation
- Specifications review
- Scheduling
- Document control
- Project reporting
- RFI management
- Submittal tracking
- Change order management
- Purchase order management
- Budget monitoring
- Meeting minutes
- Construction logs
- Close-out documentation
- Deficiency tracking
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Time management
- Communication
- Estimating software
- Project management software
Benefits
- Mentorship and professional development
Categories
- Construction
- Consulting
- Engineering
Keywords
- Project Coordinator
- Junior Estimator
- Estimating
- Quantity take-offs
- Cost estimating
- Bid preparation
- Project coordination
- RFI
- Submittals
- Change orders
- Purchase orders
- Construction
- Commercial construction
- Sewer and water
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Construction management
- Oakville
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering Technology