Estimator / Technical Coordinator

Estimator / Technical Coordinator

Remote | Full-Time

About the Role

One of our clients, a residential design-build general contractor based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is looking for an Estimator / Technical Coordinator to support its estimating, subtrade coordination, purchasing, and scheduling activities.

You’ll work closely with the Design and Estimating Manager on residential renovation and new-home projects. The role combines quantity takeoffs and budget preparation with quote follow-ups, purchase orders, and preliminary project schedules. Estimating responsibilities are expected to grow as the company takes on more projects.

Responsibilities

Estimating

• Prepare quantity takeoffs from plans and project photos.
• Develop preliminary estimates and division-based budgets using project templates.
• Suggest labor hours for each scope of work.
• Document assumptions and pricing sources clearly.
• Help maintain unit rates and pricing references.

Subtrade and Supplier Coordination

• Prepare request-for-quote packages for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Track quote requests, responses, and outstanding items for each project.
• Follow up on pending quotes.
• Confirm subcontractor timelines and enter durations into project schedules.
• Draft clear, professional client messages when needed.

Purchasing and Scheduling

• Draft purchase orders from approved budgets and quotes.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules using previous projects and estimated labor hours.

Team Support

• Support a small team and assist with related tasks as needed.
  

Requirements

• 3–7 years of estimating experience with a residential general contractor or home builder.
• Experience with residential renovations, new homes, or both.
• A degree or college diploma in architecture, architectural technology, or engineering. Architecture or architectural technology is preferred.
• Ability to understand how building systems and trades connect, including how scope and work sequence affect other trades.
• Experience preparing quantity takeoffs from drawings and photos.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
  

Nice to Have

• Commercial estimating experience in addition to residential work.
• Experience using JobTread, CAD, or Rayon.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and AI tools.
  
  

JobTread training will be provided through OfficeTwo. The team also uses Google Workspace and Claude in its estimating and scheduling workflows.