Estimator, Preconstruction

ADI Development Group ranks among Canada's most forward-thinking real estate development, construction management, and investment firms. With more than 4,000 units and $3 billion in built value across the GTHA, we're on a bold mission to transform the homebuying experience—delivering better-quality homes faster and more efficiently than anyone else in the market.

We are looking for a seasoned Preconstruction Estimator to join our expanding team. You will take ownership of the full estimating process—from initial feasibility through construction documentation—serving as a key voice in how ADI's projects are structured, designed, and financially positioned. Working alongside internal development, design, and construction teams as well as outside consultants, you'll help ensure every project is economically sound, competitively priced, and set up for precise execution. If you're an estimator who does your best work in a high-energy, entrepreneurial setting and wants a real seat at the table on major high-rise and mixed-use projects, this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Feasibility & Early-Stage Estimating

Develop conceptual and order-of-magnitude estimates from feasibility stage onward to guide design and proforma development

Conduct due diligence cost analysis for land acquisition, including cost-per-suite and cost-per-GSF benchmarking

Model multiple design and massing scenarios to advise on cost implications before significant design investment is made

Estimate Development & Quantity Surveying

Prepare detailed quantity surveys, takeoffs, and estimates across all design stages from schematic through IFC

Break down projects into elemental scopes from both complete documentation sets and preliminary designs

Maintain and refine an internal cost database, benchmarking historical data and tracking live market pricing

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

Prepare bid packages and manage competitive tender processes for all trade scopes

Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope alignment, qualifications, and pricing gaps

Build and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships; leverage market intelligence for competitive procurement

Lead scope clarification meetings and RFI processes during pre-tender and pre-construction phases

Project Collaboration & Value Engineering

Facilitate VE workshops with design and construction teams, presenting cost alternatives and tradeoff analyses

Review constructability with design teams to identify cost risks early in the design process

Track budget alignment as design evolves, flagging material variances against proforma assumptions

Assist with Division 1 cost management and cashflow oversight

Proforma & Cost Reporting

Maintain hard cost documentation at each major design milestone

Prepare executive-ready cost reports and estimate summaries for internal leadership

Monitor labour and material escalation trends to keep cost intelligence current and competitive

Market & Innovation

Evaluate new technologies, construction methods, and materials to inform feasibility assessments

Research emerging techniques (mass timber, modular, etc.) and assess cost and schedule implications for ADI's pipeline

What You Bring

5–7+ years of progressive estimating experience with a General Contractor, Design-Build firm, or real estate developer

Post-secondary education in Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field

PQS or Gold Seal Certification in Estimating is a strong asset

High-rise residential estimating experience is mandatory — mid-rise or high-rise condominium or purpose-built rental; applications without this background will not be advanced

Proven track record estimating projects with construction values from $10M to $200M+

Experience across the full design continuum, from schematic/conceptual through to IFC document sets

Solid knowledge of Site Development, Building Envelope, and M&E/HVAC systems for high-rise residential and ICI construction

Familiarity with Ontario Building Code requirements and their cost implications

Strong command of MasterFormat for organizing construction data

Experience under CCA 5a, 5b, CCDC 2, 3, and 14 prime contracts and CCA 1 and 17 subcontracts

Proficient in Procore (or equivalent), Bluebeam, BIM/Revit takeoff, MS Project, and Excel

Why Adi?

Learning & Development Reimbursement:

Adi encourages team members to never stop learning and continuously improve.

Competitive Paid Time Off:

Team members are provided with substantial paid vacation, wellness, and sick days annually.

Competitive Salaries:

Adi regularly conducts compensation market reviews to ensure our total compensation package remains competitive.

Employee Home Ownership Program:

Adians have the opportunity to live in the beautiful communities we create through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Eligible team members will receive a % discount off the total purchase price.

Comprehensive Benefits Plan:

Adi provides all full-time team members and dependents with benefits coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision care, paramedical practitioners, life insurance and more

Flexible Health, Lifestyle & Wellness Personal Spending Account:

Annual health, lifestyle & wellness spending accounts that can be used for fitness classes, gym memberships, family & pet needs, additional health benefits and more!

$70,000 - $95,000 a year

ADI Development Group is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities we serve. ADI is committed to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. We hire based on merit and are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, ADI Development Group will, upon request, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform Human Resources.

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