Job Description

Description

AVERTEX Utility Solutions Inc. is seeking an Estimator to join our team based out of our Orangeville office. This role supports our pre-construction team by preparing accurate and competitive bids for underground utility and civil construction projects.

The Estimator plays an important role in helping AVERTEX secure new work and deliver successful projects. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with construction drawings, specifications, and tight tender deadlines.

About AVERTEX
Founded in 2003, AVERTEX Utility Solutions Inc. is a Canadian underground utility contractor specializing in the installation of telecommunications, electrical, water, and sewer infrastructure. Our crews work across Ontario and beyond delivering projects ranging from tens of thousands to tens of millions of dollars.

At AVERTEX, accountability, safety, and quality are at the core of everything we do. Our goal is simple: do the job properly, safely, and with integrity while building long-term relationships with our clients and partners.

What we offer

$27 – $35 per hour depending on experience
45–48 hours per week
Group benefits after 6 months of employment
Company pension after 2 years of employment
Annual clothing allowance
Opportunity to grow within the estimating and project management team

What you will do

Develop estimate and proposal packages from start to finish
Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and tender documents to determine project scope
Perform quantity take-offs to determine labor, equipment, and material requirements
Prepare and issue requests for quotation to suppliers and subcontractors
Analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing for accuracy and completeness
Identify and clarify tender requirements including contractual and operational details
Submit RFIs and RFQs as part of the bid process when clarification is required
Compile all project costs including labor, equipment, materials, rentals, and subcontractors
Assist in preparing preliminary schedules where required for bid submissions
Prepare proposal letters, bid forms, and tender breakdowns
Draft bid clarifications, exclusions, and terms and conditions as required
Maintain and update contractor pre-qualification programs and bid lists

This posting reflects a current hiring need for our client. We use AI-assisted tools to help review resumes and identify potential candidate matches, however all hiring decisions are made by our team and the client directly.

Requirements

Construction background in civil construction, utilities, excavating, or related industry
Experience preparing construction estimates or assisting with bid preparation
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tenders simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Valid driver’s license
Civil Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or C.Tech designation is considered an asset

Benefits

- Company pension
- Extended health care

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