Job Description

Who We Are

ModBox NWO Inc. is Northern Ontario's modular builder, designing and delivering wood and steel-frame modular buildings for communities across the region, including First Nations projects. We handle models, custom builds, and turnkey programs from our Thunder Bay base at 1820 Bailey Ave.

Why Work With Us

Builds that matter: Estimates translate directly into delivered homes and facilities for communities across the Northwest. Tight feedback loop: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with owners, supervisors, and the shop--fast decisions, minimal red tape. Operational maturity: OHSA-aligned safety culture and growing systems around procurement, scheduling, and cost control. Growth path: Clear runway to Estimator/Project Controls as you master scope, pricing, and risk in modular + site contexts. Practical flexibility: We respect family life and expect clear ownership and accountability on outcomes.

The Role

As a

Construction Estimator

, you'll convert drawings, specs, and scope narratives into clear, defensible costs for modular units and field scopes (foundations, transport, craning, installs, and finishes). You'll run quantity take-offs, source and level quotes, build estimate packages, and support value engineering that holds up in the field.

Responsibilities

Review drawings, addenda, and specifications; define interfaces between modular shop scopes and site work. Maintain discipline scope checklists for architectural, structural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing, finishes, transport, and installation. Perform detailed quantity take-offs for materials, labour, equipment, and subcontract scopes (shop and site). Include and document allowances for freight, craning/rigging, staging, winter conditions, and remote mobilization. Solicit supplier and subcontractor quotes; level pricing; confirm inclusions/exclusions, warranties, and lead times. Track market pricing trends (e.g., steel, lumber, MEP equipment) and flag volatility risks in estimates. Build estimates by cost code/work package using realistic production rates and crew assumptions aligned with shop and field reality. Apply contingencies, escalation, logistics factors, and Northern deployment considerations; document all assumptions. Identify and document value-engineering options that maintain code compliance, durability, and schedule. Maintain a lightweight risk register (scope gaps, long-lead items, site constraints) with cost/schedule implications. Prepare compliant submissions: bid forms, clarifications, compliance matrices, summaries, and alternates as required. On award, deliver a clean estimate handover (assumptions, take-off files, quote log) to operations and procurement. Support change pricing (contemplated changes/change orders) using baseline estimates and current market quotes. Assist with creation of the Schedule of Values and procurement lists tied directly to the estimate. Ensure estimates reflect applicable codes/standards and OHSA-driven productivity and safety considerations. Communicate clearly with owners, supervisors, project managers, and the shop to close loops and meet deadlines.

Qualifications (Must-Have)

3+ years in construction estimating or project coordination (modular/prefab a plus). Strong blueprint/spec reading and disciplined take-off skills. Comfortable with digital take-off tools and spreadsheets; organized version control. Clear communicator; persistent with vendors; closes loops quickly. Practical mindset--numbers match how work actually gets built (shop + site).

Nice to Have

Experience with Northern/remote logistics (cranes, transport, staging, winter work). Familiarity with public tenders and compliance packages. Exposure to production rates, takt/line-flow, or modular manufacturing constraints.

What Success Looks Like (6-12 Months)

Complete, on-time, defensible estimates with documented assumptions and leveled quotes. Smooth handoffs; fewer scope gaps; fewer procurement surprises. Independently running small/mid-size bids and contributing to major pursuits with minimal rework.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary, health, and dental benefits and pension Practical flexibility, tight feedback cycles, and ownership of meaningful scopes.

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position you must include both and Cover Letter and Resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6P7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Construction estimating: 3 years (required) Blueprint reading: 3 years (preferred) Estimating Software: 3 years (preferred) Construction Methods: 1 year (preferred)
Location:

Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6P7 (preferred)
Work Location: In person