We’re Hiring: Estimator.
Location: Hamilton, ON.
Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually.
Oakridge Landscape Contractors is seeking an Estimator to join our dynamic Estimating team! If you have a passion for precision, enjoy working on diverse projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in preparing quotations for commercial, municipal, and private development projects.
- Perform detailed take-offs from landscape plans and conduct on-site measurements.
- Gather project information such as drawings, specifications, addenda, and contracts.
- Maintain and update the project list and related documentation.
- Collaborate with construction teams, superintendents, and subtrades for accurate pricing.
- Occasionally attend pre-bid site meetings and client meetings.
- Support in creating purchase orders, work plans, and project summaries for awarded jobs.
What You Bring:
- 3–5 years of estimating experience in construction.
- Completion of a 3-year college program in Civil or Construction Engineering Technology and/or Landscape Architecture.
- Ability to read blueprints and perform accurate take-offs.
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Certification by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors is an asset.
Additional Skills:
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and detail-focused.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle multiple projects.
- Commitment to safety and professional development.
Why Join Oakridge?:
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
- Work with an experienced, collaborative team on diverse, high-profile projects.
- A supportive environment that encourages learning and innovation.
Ready to Apply?:
Send your resume to jobs@oakridgelandscape.com!
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know—we’re here to support you.
Tags: Estimating, Construction.
About Oakridge Landscape Contractors:
Oakridge Landscape Contractors has specialized in landscape applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, parks, heritage sites, and highway road infrastructure restoration for more than 30 years.Our extensive landscape construction knowledge and installation abilities combined with our team, sub-trade relationships, and central location allow our company to complete both large and small scale successfully. We won 9 Landscape Ontario awards in 2021 for our residential and commercial projects.