Heavy Civil Estimator

Job summary

Review tender documents and drawings, prepare quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimates, and develop bid summaries, proposals, and change order estimates. Evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing, assess costs and tender risks, attend site visits and pre-bid meetings, and coordinate with project and operations teams across multiple bids.

Job details

Key Responsibilities Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents. Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and Agtek. Develop detailed cost estimates, bid summaries, and proposals. Prepare change order estimates in collaboration with project teams. Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing. Analyze labour, equipment, material, and production costs. Identify tender risks, opportunities, and potential cost impacts. Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and project walkthroughs. Coordinate with operations teams throughout the estimating process. Manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively. Collaborate with senior estimators and operations teams on larger bids. Qualifications Previous experience in construction estimating is an asset; no minimum experience requirement. Knowledge of earthworks, underground utilities, grading, and site development. Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and specifications. Understanding of construction methods, materials, and processes. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience with Bluebeam, Agtek, Excel, or similar estimating tools is an asset. Construction industry experience, a Technology Diploma, or an Engineering Degree is considered an asset. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience. Benefits package. Employer-supported registered savings plan. Potential company vehicle or fuel allowance. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

What you’ll do

Review tender documents and drawings, prepare quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimates, and develop bid summaries, proposals, and change order estimates. Evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing, assess costs and tender risks, attend site visits and pre-bid meetings, and coordinate with project and operations teams across multiple bids.

Requirements

Previous construction estimating experience is an asset, but no minimum experience is required; knowledge of earthworks, underground utilities, grading, and site development is relevant. Candidates should be able to interpret engineered drawings and specifications, understand construction methods and costs, manage multiple deadlines, and ideally have experience with Bluebeam, Agtek, Excel, or similar tools; construction experience or a related diploma or degree is an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits Package
• Employer-Supported Registered Savings Plan
• Potential Company Vehicle or Fuel Allowance
• Professional Growth and Career Development

Listed skills

• Teams · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Construction Estimating
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Bluebeam
• Agtek
• Cost Estimation
• Bid Preparation
• Change Order Estimating
• Subcontractor and Supplier Pricing
• Cost Analysis
• Risk Analysis
• Drawing and Specification Interpretation
• Earthworks
• Underground Utilities
• Grading
• Site Development
• Project and Deadline Management

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting

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