Part-Time Estimator (Residential & Commercial)

Live To Build

Part-Time Estimator (Residential & Commercial)

Location: Toronto, ON (Greater Toronto Area)

Are you a seasoned Site Superintendent or Project Manager who knows the field inside out and now wants to apply that knowledge to estimating? At Live To Build, we're looking for a Part-Time Estimator who can bring hands-on understanding of construction to the pre-construction process. This role is ideal for someone transitioning from site to office, eager to influence project success from the start.

Live To Build is a Toronto-based construction company specializing in thoughtful renovations and custom homes, with particular expertise in restoring century properties. We also complete select commercial and industrial projects. Our small, collaborative team values integrity, planning, and craftsmanship, and we work to make the building process clear, supportive, and respectful for clients and partners alike.

Our Core Values

• We do what we say, keeping our word and following through.
• We think like a client, listening, supporting, and building confidence.
• We own the outcome by taking responsibility and finding solutions.
• We work with purpose, showing care and pride in every detail.
• We build it right, never cutting corners and ensuring quality.
• We prepare and anticipate by staying ahead of challenges.
• We build each other up through collaboration and support.
• We keep it clean and respectful, caring for people and spaces.
• We make it easier by bringing clarity and solutions.
• We go the extra mile by adding value where it matters.
  
  

As a Part-Time Estimator, You Will

• Prepare accurate estimates and trade scopes for residential and commercial projects.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to identify scope gaps early and issue change orders proactively.
• Translate hands-on site knowledge into practical, buildable estimates.
• Review drawings, specs, and design changes with an eye for constructability.
• Work flexibly, primarily pre-construction, with opportunities to stay connected through project delivery for accountability.
• Use BuildWise, Planswift, Fieldwire, Bluebeam (training provided), and Microsoft Office for costing, tracking, and reporting.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 or more years in construction as a Site Superintendent, Project Manager, or related field.
• Strong takeoff and estimating skills, ideally with renovation/century-home experience.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings and catch constructability issues before they reach the site.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Planswift, Fieldwire, and Bluebeam, adaptable to new software (BuildWise).
• Valid Ontario driver's licence and ability to attend sites when needed.
• Strong communication skills, with a client-oriented mindset.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time engagement: 10 to 20 hours per week, primarily weekdays; flexible scheduling within business hours
• Hourly rate: $35 to $45 per hour (based on experience)
• This role is offered as a part-time employee position. Independent contractor arrangements may be considered if mutually agreed.
• Vacation pay and statutory holiday pay provided (pro-rated; meets or exceeds Ontario ESA)
• Opportunities for future full-time PM/Estimator growth within the company
  
  

If you're ready to bring your site-level expertise into the estimating room and ensure projects start with clarity, accountability, and accuracy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help Live To Build continue turning Toronto's most challenging projects into standout successes.

Live to Build is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act (ESA), and AODA. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and will provide accommodations upon request.