Estimator
Synectics Inc.
Date: 1 day ago
City: Ottawa, Ontario
Contract type: Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated Estimator to join our Maintenance Team at our Kanata, ON location. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and fluent in both English and French. This role plays a key part in supporting our sales and estimating teams by coordinating tenders, managing bid documentation, and helping to set up newly awarded projects.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate administrative tasks during tenders and project awards
- Monitor and update tender tracking systems, bid calendars, and master sheets
- Maintain electronic tender files and daily bid lists
- Read and interpret tender specifications and requirements
- Work with estimators and sales to ensure accurate, timely bid submissions
- Solicit and follow up on quotes from specialty product suppliers
- Assist with the preparation of estimates and budgets
- Coordinate prequalification documents and bid bonds
- Price small jobs and prepare tailored bid packages
- Assist with project handovers from estimating to execution teams
- Respond to client and supplier inquiries
- Perform additional administrative duties as required
- Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field
- 2+ years of experience in Rebar estimating and construction industry
- Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience with project coordination is considered an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Positive, team-based work culture
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