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Adi Development Group

Preconstruction Estimating Coordinator

On site

Burlington, Canada

Freelance

27-02-2026

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Job Specifications

Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development, construction management and investment companies. With over 4000 units and $3Billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA, We are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and to deliver homes faster, better and more cost effectively to our customers. As an Adian you will have the opportunity to shape communities and create lasting landmarks that will be admired for generations. The life-defining work you will do with Adi will directly impact and positively change the lives of our customers and communities we serve. We champion ownership and encourage all of our team members to think and act like owners. Adi is committed to not only develop buildings, but to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Successful Adians care deeply about their work and commit to continuously learn and develop in their field. Adians think about how every decision they make will impact our customers and go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our most successful Adians work with a bias toward action. They value experimentation and trying new ways of working to ensure we deliver results to our customers.

Adians offer support to our teammates before being asked. We help each other improve through candid, constructive feedback and empower each other to perform. It does not matter if you are a new or seasoned Adian. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage each other to speak up. Successful Adians challenge each others’ thinking through respectful and thoughtful debate. When we reach a decision, we commit and move forward together. We are a team. We face adversity together. We learn together. We win together.

What You'll Be Doing

Takes ownership of an entire larger estimate and is accountable for that specific work scope
Solicits competitive pricing from trade contractors and suppliers for pursuit support
Supports updating and maintenance of trade contractor database information
Assists in developing CAD drawings, work plans, crane pick plans, etc
Attends preliminary site visits with more senior staff for mentoring
Uses contract terms to identify risks/opportunities associated with contract/project documents
Applies base labor productivities and all applicable factors to the quantities
Extends labor costs from productivities
Generates RFIs for review with Manager after reviewing specifications and drawings
Completes material quantities and construction equipment list for Manager
Recognizes self-perform vs trade work in scope analysis
Understands proposal requirements and anticipates what the Manager needs for the proposal (e.g., format, level of detail)
Completes final cost estimate, adding all labor, equipment, material data, pricing documentation, overhead, and profit margins, and produces a final tender submission for review and approval
Recognizes risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions/ constraints
Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders, specifically trade contractors for best price

What You Bring

Estimating
Demonstrates a deep understanding of how estimates directly influence construction operations, project feasibility, and financial planning
Advanced understanding of divisional and elemental estimates
Advanced skills in preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, including detailed takeoffs, labor and material costs, and overhead expenses
Provide accurate breakdown of indirect costs and direct costs based on the project requirements
Able to independently build different class levels of estimates based on the stage of the drawings (Class D through Class A)
Project Management
Skillfully develop detailed project timelines and resource allocation plans, ensuring efficiency and goal alignment
Identify potential project risks early and devise effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact
Allocate and manage resources judiciously, maximizing productivity and minimizing waste
Generate detailed and timely reports to provide clear project insights and progress updates
Able to understand and track each line item in their scope of work with limited support from Project Manager. Understands how scope of work is translated to work on active sites
Coordinates change orders, assessing their impact on project scope, schedule, and cost, and effectively communicating changes to the project team
Design Development
Strong understanding of the design development from conceptual design to detailed design
Takes initiative in coordinating with architects, engineers, and design consultants to ensure the integration of design elements into the preconstruction phase
Ontario Building Code
Possesses a solid understanding of the Ontario Building Code, ensuring all construction activities adhere to regional standards and legal requirements
Ensures that breakdown of estimates align with the Ontario Bui

About the Company

Building higher standards in Real Estate development, one community at a time. From Real Estate investment, to planning, design, building and management, the Adi Development team takes pride in bringing passion and energy to every step of the development process. Its a philosophy that continues to drive our residential and commercial Real Estate endeavours throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). While others prefer to strive for the exceptional, we use it as our starting point. Build from there, and remarkable results... Know more