Requisition ID: 181803

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District

Department: Estimating

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Civil Estimator will prepare detailed estimates for civil scopes of work supporting the project. This role will perform quantity takeoffs, develop pricing, and collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams during estimate development.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position is based in our office in Oakville, Ontario.

Responsibilities

- Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates for civil construction work.
- Complete quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings and specifications.
- Develop labour, equipment, material, and subcontract pricing.
- Analyze bid documents and identify risks and opportunities.
- Participate in estimate reviews and value engineering sessions.
- Maintain historical cost data and estimating databases.

Qualifications

- Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of civil estimating experience.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as InEight Estimate, HeavyBid, or similar.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, bid documents, and construction scopes to develop accurate estimates.




- Strong understanding of quantity takeoffs, labour, equipment, materials, subcontract pricing, and historical cost data.
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.

Other Requirements
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
- Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal prospect in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

📌 Civil Estimator (Oakville)
🏢 Kiewit
📍 Oakville