Landscape Construction Estimator – Civil & Municipal
Location: Greater Hamilton Region
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year, based on experience

Build Parks. Build Public Spaces. Build What’s Next.
At CSL Group , we build more than landscapes. We build parks, pathways, streetscapes, pedestrian bridges, public spaces, and large-scale outdoor construction projects across Ontario.

We are looking for an experienced Landscape Construction Estimator – Civil & Municipal to join our team.

This is an estimating-first role . We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of estimating experience who understands how outdoor construction projects are built and can confidently take a project from tender documents and drawings through detailed take-offs, pricing, and bid submission.

The ideal candidate will have experience estimating landscape construction, civil site work, municipal projects, site development, parks, pathways, or similar outdoor construction projects.

Experience with project coordination or project management is an asset, but strong estimating experience is essential.

What You’ll Be Estimating
Our projects combine landscape construction, civil site work, structures, site development, and public infrastructure.

Projects may include:

Parks and recreation facilities

Trails and pathway systems

Streetscapes and public spaces

Pedestrian bridges and structures

Site development and civil works

Grading and drainage

Concrete, curbs, sidewalks, and hardscape

Retaining walls and site structures

Municipal landscape construction

Large-scale landscape construction and public realm projects

What You’ll Be Doing

Review drawings, specifications, tender documents, and contract requirements

Complete detailed quantity take-offs

Build accurate estimates for labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs

Prepare competitive bids and tender submissions

Use construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and site requirements to develop accurate pricing

Obtain and coordinate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors

Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and opportunities





Review project requirements for constructability and potential value engineering opportunities

Work with operations and project management to ensure estimates reflect realistic construction methods

Assist with pre-construction planning and project startup

Provide a clear handoff from estimating to the project team

Support the project team with estimating and scope questions following project award

Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors

Help improve estimating processes and best practices

What We’re Looking For
The most key requirement is proven estimating experience in landscape, civil, municipal, or other outdoor construction projects.

We are looking for someone who understands how outdoor construction projects are built and can look at a set of drawings and specifications and determine what needs to be built, how it will be built, and what it will cost.

5+ years of estimating experience in landscape construction, civil site work, municipal construction, parks, pathways, site development, or similar outdoor construction

Proven experience preparing competitive bids and tenders

Strong ability to complete detailed quantity take-offs

Strong understanding of labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and construction methods

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and tender documents

Experience working with public-sector or municipal tenders is an asset

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines

Comfortable working with suppliers, subcontractors, operations teams, project managers, and leadership

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Landscape Design, or a related fieldt (Equivalent industry experience will also be considered)

Software Experience
Strong experience with the following is key:

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel





Experience with HeavyBid or other estimating software is an asset, but strong experience with PlanSwift and Bluebeam is more important for this role.

The Right Fit for CSL
You may have developed your estimating experience in landscape construction, civil construction, site development, municipal construction, parks, pathways, or other outdoor construction.

We are looking for someone who understands the practical side of construction and can take a project from plans and specifications to a complete, accurate estimate.

This role is focused on outdoor construction projects. Candidates whose experience is primarily commercial buildings, residential construction, or interior construction will not be the focus for this position.

Experience with project coordination or project management is an asset, but it does not replace estimating experience.

Why Join CSL Group?
At CSL, our work is guided by our Safety Humility Accountability Respect Integrity Nurturing Growth :

These values shape how we work with our employees, clients, subcontractors, and the communities we work in.

You’ll work closely with our construction and operations teams and have the opportunity to contribute from the estimating stage through project startup and execution.

What We Offer

$90,000–$110,000 per year, based on experience

Full health and dental benefits

Paid company-wide Christmas shutdown, in addition to vacation

Long-term career growth opportunities

Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Casual dress environment

In office parking

RDSP and profit sharing

Team events and company activities

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Full-time

In-person

Ready to Build What’s Next?
If you're an experienced estimator with a background in landscape construction, civil site work, municipal projects, or similar outdoor construction , we'd love to hear from you.

If you know how to read the plans, build the take-off, price the work, and understand what it will take to actually build the project, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in CSL Group.

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📌 Landscape Construction Estimator – Civil & Municipal (Ontario)
🏢 CSL Group
📍 Ontario