Estimator - Piping

Role Summary
We are seeking a Piping Estimator to join our team in Ottawa! The Piping Estimator supports the pursuit and successful delivery of mechanical piping 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 piping 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 cost‑saving 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 take‑offs for labour, equipment, and materials
• Prepare accurate estimates and proposals for mechanical plumbing and piping construction projects
• Break projects into logical scopes with clear labour and cost breakdowns
• Identify value‑engineering and cost‑saving 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
• 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, plumbing, and/or piping construction projects
• Experience estimating as both a subcontractor and prime contractor
• Eligibility to obtain Government of Canada security clearance. This requirement is tied to project‑specific access

 This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $60,000 - $90,000.

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 careers@modernniagara.com 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.