Estimator Sheet Metal

Role Summary
We are seeking a Sheet Metal Estimator to join our team in Ottawa! The Sheet Metal Estimator supports the pursuit and successful delivery of mechanical ventilation projects by preparing accurate competitive cost estimates. Working closely with internal teams clients and suppliers the Estimator develops pricing scope breakdowns and documentation that set projects up for success from bid through execution.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
Estimators play a critical role in winning work managing risk and enabling strong project performance. Accurate sheet metal estimates directly influence profitability client confidence and the ability of project teams to deliver work safely on time and on budget.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Produce accurate well-structured estimates that support successful bids and predictable project outcomes
• Support business growth by identifying risks efficiencies and costâsaving opportunities
• Enable seamless project execution through clear scope definition pricing breakdowns and project turnover to operations
• Strengthen internal supplier and client relationships through collaboration and technical expertise

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review proposal specifications and perform quantity takeâoffs for labour equipment and materials
• Prepare accurate estimates and proposals for HVAC (Ventilation) construction projects
• Break projects into logical scopes with clear labour and cost breakdowns
• Identify valueâengineering and costâsaving opportunities to meet client needs
• Meet with clients to understand requirements and clarify scope
• Engage with Modern Niagara suppliers to build relationships and negotiate pricing
• Provide technical and estimating support to Project Managers Project Coordinators and Business Development teams
• Prepare estimating documentation and support project turnover meetings for awarded work
• Liaise with Project Managers to ensure scope assumptions and pricing are clearly understood

Must haves:

• 1 years of experience within the construction industry
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications and contract documents
• Solid understanding of construction methods and materials
• Ability to produce accurate estimates under tight deadlines
• Effective time management skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with a strong focus on Excel

Nice to haves:

• Experience estimating as both a subcontractor and prime contractor
• Experience with commercial and institutional construction projects
• Exposure to project turnover and coordination with delivery teams
• Strong communication skills and comfortable working in a team environment
• Experience with estimating and construction software (e.g. Trimble AutoBid Bluebeam Procore)
• Experience preparing cost estimates and proposals for mechanical and/or sheet metal construction projects
• Experience estimating as both a subcontractor and prime contractor
• Eligibility to obtain Government of Canada security clearance. This requirement is tied to projectâspecific access

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $60000 - $90000.

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:â

• Performance based bonus opportunities.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contributionâ.
• 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.â
• A competitive vacation package withâadditionalâvacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.â
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.â
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.â
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many others.â
• Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.ââ

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical electrical integrated building technology and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.