WHO WE ARE

At Sunter Homes, we’ve been building beautiful projects in Ottawa since 2010. We’re a tight-knit team that believes construction starts before the first shovel hits the ground. All successful projects begin with a mature pre-construction process, and this makes qualified estimators integral to our team’s success. We care about building ethically, supporting each other, and enjoying the work we do.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

We’re looking for a skilled estimator who wants to be part of a team where your work is respected, your voice is heard, and your accuracy makes a real impact.
This isn’t about rushing through checklists—it’s about caring enough to get it right. You’ll play a key role in helping many people by producing clean, accurate estimates for construction projects, which depend on our due diligence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing detailed material takeoffs for residential construction projects from architectural plans.
• Reviewing drawings for missing or unclear information and flagging issues.
• Using custom estimating software.
• Submitting complete, accurate work for review by a Senior Estimator or Project Manager.
• Checking in with the senior estimator to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
• Preparing and sending RFQs to sub-trades and suppliers as needed, ensuring alignment with project scopes.
• Occasionally, helping newer team members learn the ropes.

This role is highly specialized. To respect your time and ours, please read the following carefully:

• Strong written and spoken English skills are essential. Clear, professional communication is required daily—both within the team and when coordinating with external partners.
• We require a minimum of 3,600 hours (approximately two years full-time) of hands-on estimating experience in Ontario residential construction. This means that preparing complete, detailed estimates for full construction projects was a primary responsibility in your past role(s)—as opposed to an occasional or secondary task.
• We assess estimating experience carefully during the hiring process. Please be specific and honest about the scope and nature of your work