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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.\nThe people who thrive at ADI are passionate about their work, decisive by nature, and genuinely committed to growth. We push each other to think differently through honest, respectful dialogue-and when a decision is made, we align and execute as one team. Shared challenge. Shared learning. Shared wins.\nWe 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.\nIf 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.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nFeasibility & Early-Stage Estimating\n\nDevelop conceptual and order-of-magnitude estimates from feasibility stage onward to guide design and proforma development\nConduct due diligence cost analysis for land acquisition, including cost-per-suite and cost-per-GSF benchmarking\nModel multiple design and massing scenarios to advise on cost implications before significant design investment is made\nEstimate Development & Quantity Surveying\nPrepare detailed quantity surveys, takeoffs, and estimates across all design stages from schematic through IFC\nBreak down projects into elemental scopes from both complete documentation sets and preliminary designs\nMaintain and refine an internal cost database, benchmarking historical data and tracking live market pricing\nSubcontractor & Vendor Management\nPrepare bid packages and manage competitive tender processes for all trade scopes\nEvaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope alignment, qualifications, and pricing gaps\nBuild and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships; leverage market intelligence for competitive procurement\nLead scope clarification meetings and RFI processes during pre-tender and pre-construction phases\nProject Collaboration & Value Engineering\nFacilitate VE workshops with design and construction teams, presenting cost alternatives and tradeoff analyses\nReview constructability with design teams to identify cost risks early in the design process\nTrack budget alignment as design evolves, flagging material variances against proforma assumptions\nAssist with Division 1 cost management and cashflow oversight\nProforma & Cost Reporting\nMaintain hard cost documentation at each major design milestone\nPrepare executive-ready cost reports and estimate summaries for internal leadership\nMonitor labour and material escalation trends to keep cost intelligence current and competitive\nMarket & Innovation\nEvaluate new technologies, construction methods, and materials to inform feasibility assessments\nResearch emerging techniques (mass timber, modular, etc.) and assess cost and schedule implications for ADI's pipeline\nWhat You Bring\n5-7+ years of progressive estimating experience with a General Contractor, Design-Build firm, or real estate developer\nPost-secondary education in Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field\nPQS or Gold Seal Certification in Estimating is a strong asset\n 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\nProven track record estimating projects with construction values from $10M to $200M+\nExperience across the full design continuum, from schematic/conceptual through to IFC document sets\nSolid knowledge of Site Development, Building Envelope, and M&E/HVAC systems for high-rise residential and ICI construction\nFamiliarity with Ontario Building Code requirements and their cost implications\nStrong command of MasterFormat for organizing construction data\nExperience under CCA 5a, 5b, CCDC 2, 3, and 14 prime contracts and CCA 1 and 17 subcontracts\nProficient in Procore (or equivalent), Bluebeam, BIM/Revit takeoff, MS Project, and Excel\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here\nLearning & Development Reimbursement: Adi encourages team members to never stop learning and continuously improve. \nCompetitive Paid Time Off: Team members are provided with substantial paid vacation, wellness, and sick days annually.\nCompetitive Salaries: Adi regularly conducts compensation market reviews to ensure our total compensation package remains competitive.\nEmployee Home Ownership Program: Adians have the opportunity to live in the beautiful communities we create through our Employee Home Ownership Program. 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