Construction Estimator

Posted September 29, 2025

Company: Arcnova Inc
Location: Mississauga, ON
Type: full-time
Salary: $50.00 - $60.00/hr
Career Level: experienced
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Company Name: Arcnova Inc. (https://arcnova.ca/)

Overview
Arcnova is a leading company in the design, engineering, and installation of specialized building envelope solutions. We are dedicated to transforming urban landscapes through innovation, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to excellence on every project. Our team thrives in an inclusive and engaging corporate culture focused on growth and success. We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Construction Estimator to join our dynamic team in Mississauga.

At this time, we are looking for a Construction Estimator, the duties associated with this role are as follows:

• Manage estimating scheduling and planning for the department;
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications to calculate the total estimated cost of labour, materials, and equipment for construction bids;
• Operate as a communication link with the client/owner, architect and consultants;
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and trade partners to evaluate the financial impact of any changes or adjustments to project cost estimates;
• Attend scope review and tender award meetings with the president and clients;
• Carry out internal sales hand-off meetings with engineering teams;
• Review costing and proposals completed by the Estimating Managers;
• Obtain and review supplier quotes;
• Note discrepancies in the tender information and bring to the attention of engineering for discussion on how to deal with discrepancies;
• Create price matrix for each project;
• Establish and maintain tendering process and set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures;
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project;
• Review and approve contemplate change orders (CCOs);
• Provide progress draw cost breakdown to Finance department;
• Review and mark-up contracts;
• Manage the administration regarding change orders and deviations from the original contract;
• Update sales and operations plan;
• Represent Arcnova, as requested, in business with clients, tenders, consultants, contractors and suppliers;
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues, customers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers; and
• Any other tasks as assigned by the management.

Experience
• High School Diploma required, a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Architectural technology or Construction Management is a strong asset.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in estimating commercial construction projects with a specialization in building envelope solutions, including direct experience with cladding systems (such as architectural panels), glazing, and commercial metal roofing.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and landscape drawings
• Construction Estimation Certification is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu and Estimating Software.

Benefits Package
• Dental insurance and extended medical insurance
• 10 days’ vacation
• 6 personal days
• Standard overtime policy; the employee is entitled to be paid overtime pay for each hour of work performed in the week after the total of 44 hours performed; and the overtime pay for each hour referred to in clause (a) is one and a-half times the regular rate that applies to the work performed in that hour.

The wage for this position ranges from $50.00 to $60.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, permanent position. The language of work is English. 

The primary work location will be at our Mississauga office: 700 - 2810 Matheson Blvd East, Mississauga, ON L4W 4X7. The company phone numbers are (905) 624 1614 & (416) 742 2614.

If you are a qualified candidate interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your resume to arcnovarecruitment@gmail.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50.00-$60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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