Piping Estimator

Role Summary

The piping estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate tender prices from the available information such as drawings, specifications, and addenda or from the quality of items supplied by the client. Tenders include lump sum, guaranteed maximum price format, or unit rate pricing. The Estimator will be responsible to prepare, record and maintain pricing and assist the management team in the ongoing pursuit and acquisition of new work.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

The piping estimator is critical in shaping the success and profitability of future projects. Every construction job begins with an estimate, and the accuracy, insight, and strategy embedded in that estimate can determine whether the company wins the work and how effectively it is delivered. This role brings together technical knowledge, market awareness, and analytical skill to interpret drawings, anticipate costs, and build comprehensive financial models that project teams rely on. By attending site visits, preparing budgets, reviewing cost reports, and participating in turnover meetings, the estimator also helps build a bridge between preconstruction and execution, ensuring smooth transitions and realistic planning. Ultimately, the Piping Estimator plays a foundational role in the company’s growth : supporting strong bids, informed decision‑making, and successful project outcomes from day one.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Establish accurate and competitive costing that drives successful pursuits
• Strengthen project foundations through detailed, insightful cost analysis
• Build strategic advantage through market awareness and strong relationships

Duties and Responsibilities

Must-haves

Nice-to have

Salary Range

Salary range for this position is $58,000 - $81,000

Benefits

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.

Accommodation

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.

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