Project Manager / Estimator
Responsible for estimating and managing the full scope of civil earthworks projects within the Trucking Division. Key duties include preparing bid proposals, coordinating resources, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Jul 22, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
The selected candidate will be responsible for estimating and managing earthworks projects within our Trucking Division. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the project's full scope, working closely with the field operations team. Key duties include submitting approved bid proposals for civil earthworks projects, initiating projects, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource management (including crews, equipment, and subcontractors), and providing regular project status updates to both the team and clients. Additionally, the candidate must foster and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients. Responsibilities: * Quantity Take-offs: Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for projects * Estimating Costs: Develop accurate cost estimates for projects * Managing Project Startups: Oversee the initiation of projects, ensuring all necessary steps are taken * Efficient Scheduling and Management of Resources: Coordinate and manage crews, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution * Regular Communication: Maintain regular communication of project status to the project team and the client * Maintaining Positive Relationships: Foster and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients * Reviewing Project and Bid Performance: Analyze and review the performance of projects and bids * Daily Progress and Cost Tracking: Monitor and track daily progress and costs to ensure project efficiency * Ensuring Effective Project Progression: Ensure the efficient and effective progression of the project * Invoicing and Collection: Work closely with administrative staff to complete invoicing and collect outstanding receivables Typical Schedule: * Monday to Friday, weekends as needed. What We Offer You: * Competitive wage based on your skills and experience * RRSP Match Program * Comprehensive benefits package, including dental, vision, extended health care, prescription medication coverage, and an employee assistance program provided by Open Circle (formerly Merit Contractors Association) once minimum hours and waiting period are met * Pay increases for strong performers * Opportunities for career advancement and professional development * A strong commitment to on-site safety through our Safety Excellence program When you join the team at Kidco Construction, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive hourly wage, a complete benefits package for you and your dependents, an extended work season, ample hours, challenging projects to enhance your skills, a safety-conscious culture, and the chance to be part of a goal-oriented, team-focused environment.
What you’ll do
Responsible for estimating and managing the full scope of civil earthworks projects within the Trucking Division. Key duties include preparing bid proposals, coordinating resources, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
Requirements
The candidate must be able to perform detailed quantity take-offs and accurate cost estimations. They should possess strong communication skills for project tracking and the ability to manage field operations and administrative invoicing.
Benefits
• RRSP Match Program • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Extended Health Care • Prescription Medication Coverage • Employee Assistance Program • Career Advancement Opportunities • Professional Development
Listed skills
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Quantity Take-offs
- Cost Estimating
- Project Management
- Resource Management
- Scheduling
- Bid Proposal Preparation
- Budget Tracking
- Client Relationship Management
- Subcontractor Management
- Invoicing
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Project Implementation
- Accounts Receivable
- Construction
- Management
- Communication
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Medical Prescription
- Operations
- Subcontracting
- Goal-Oriented
Job areas
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Trades
- Transportation
- Project Manager/Estimator
- Estimator
- Valuers and Loss Assessors
- Cost Estimators
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
