Estimator

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Electrical Estimator to join our Estimating team in our Southwest Ontario (Hamilton) office and be an integral part of delivering continued success within this department. 

In addition to your day-to-day Estimating responsibilities which include: preparing accurate tender prices from the available information such as drawings and specifications.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara 

This position is critical to ensuring the success of Modern Niagara’s projects by delivering accurate and competitive estimates that form the foundation for winning bids and executing projects effectively. The Sheet Metal Estimator plays a key role in maintaining profitability, supporting strategic growth, and strengthening client relationships through precise cost analysis and informed decision-making.

Key Impact / Purpose 

Provides reliable cost predictions and identifies risk.

Enables Modern Niagara to secure projects while ensuring budgets are realistic and achievable for operational teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Performing quantity takeoffs including entry into estimating software

Preparation, final review, and submission of Bid Documents to ensure all bid requirements are met

Assemble all elements of an estimate including labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing

The ability to prepare takeoffs using drawings and documents that may be less than 100% complete

Understand the labour variances between project types and apply appropriate correction factors

Provide detailed labor breakdowns for each area to assist with budget creation and management of the project

Prepares budgets for prospective projects

Attend and participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and post-bid meetings as required

Participate in estimating turnover meetings with the project team to assist with the planning and budget process

Establish strong relationships with suppliers and sub-trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is received

Reviewing project to develop a win strategy

Reviewing final cost report with the project team and develop for historical information

Interpret client and design information and have sufficient industry and design knowledge to interpret and include for a complete system.

Ability to critically review request for proposals, preliminary designs, estimates, proposals, and both external and internal information to enable best decisions to be made in consultation with management.

Ability to decide as part of a team which projects have potential for MNV to pursue and execute and which to decline, based on backlog, complexity, schedule, client, resources, and target market.

Timing of all duties and responsibilities as set up by the Estimating Policy and/or reviewed during estimating meetings

Must haves:   

Post-secondary diploma in mechanical or construction technology or other relevant technology field OR;

Extensive experience in a mechanical contracting trade (Eng or CET considered an asset) OR,

2+ years’ relevant Electrical Estimating experience with strong exposure across organizing and preparing cost estimates and proposals for construction projects within a field or office setting

Works effectively in a team environment

Previous experience producing detailed estimates, and or proposal development for opportunities

Strong understanding of specifications, construction methods, and procedures

Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and multi-tasking to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase

Self-motivated with a strong willingness and ability to learn and be challenged

Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems, and work breakdown structures

Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Access, Project) and familiarity with a computerized estimating system (Autobid Mechanical and Autobid Sheetmetal) an asset

Excellent organizational and decision-making/problem-solving skills

Nice to haves: 

Experience in commercial and institutional projects

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $60,000 - $70,000

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:

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  

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.   

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 Canada’s 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 applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.