Estimator - Piping/Plumbing

Modern Niagara • Ottawa, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Piping/Plumbing Estimator to join our team in Ottawa! This role works within the project team to prepare, assemble, and submit budget pricing of all sizes and scope for the project specifically. The Estimator is responsible for preparing, recording, and maintaining pricing while assisting the management team to understand and quantify the budgets required to pursue construction projects. By breaking scope into logical areas and developing detailed labour and cost breakdowns, the Estimator establishes the foundation for successful project execution and ensures accurate turnover of estimating information to the execution team once the project has been approved by the client.

Why This Role Matters
Accurate and well‑structured estimates are critical to Modern Niagara’s ability to secure work and deliver successful projects. This role supports competitive bidding while ensuring cost clarity, scope alignment, and a smooth transition from estimating to execution.

Key Impact / Purpose
The Estimator provides reliable cost information and clear scope definition that enables project teams to execute work efficiently once awarded. The quality of the estimate directly impacts project performance, communication, and financial outcomes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of extensive, practical, and successful experience preparing cost estimates and proposals for mechanical construction projects, including (HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, and/or piping), working in both the subcontractor and prime contractor capacity
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and documents
• Experience with estimating software including Trimble, AutoBid, Bluebeam, and ProCore
• Strong understanding of specifications, construction methods, and procedures
• Ability to prepare accurate proposals under pressure and within customer deadlines
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel
• Eligibility to obtain Government of Canada security clearance. This requirement is tied to project‑specific access.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercial and institutional projects

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and complete quantity take‑offs for labour, equipment, and materials to ensure accurate pricing
• Estimate and prepare accurate proposals for the specific scope of work within the project
• Identify innovative solutions to solve clients’ problems, resulting in improvements or cost‑saving incentives
• Meet with customers and clients to better understand their needs and requirements
• Meet with Modern Niagara suppliers to foster relationships and negotiate pricing
• Provide technical support to Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and VDC teams
• Generate project plans and communication plans, and facilitate project hand‑off meetings for all relevant project partners once the project has been approved by the client
• Liaise with Project Managers to ensure all relevant estimating information is shared and clearly understood

Benefits

• Performance based bonus opportunities
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed