Job Title: Senior Civil Estimator — Edmonton, AB | $130K–$150K Location: Edmonton, AB Overview: A well-established Western Canada civil contractor is hiring a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating team and partner with senior leadership on bidding strategy and proposal development. Outstanding fit for someone entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and collaborative, in a company offering strong growth and leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities - Lead the estimating team through the full bid cycle from monitoring bid sites and leads to tender submission - Oversee detailed cost estimates (labor, materials, overheads) across unit price, lump sum, T&M;, and conceptual contracts - Complete quantity take-offs and review scope for gaps/overlaps before issuing to subcontractors - Evaluate subcontractor/vendor pricing, qualifications,
and market trends - Assess tender risk/quality before committing to bid; develop mitigation and proposal terms - Coordinate proposal packages, clarifications, and site visits with stakeholders - Develop estimating processes/standards; mentor direct reports - Prepare turnover packages and support project kick-offs Requirements - 3+ years managing an estimating team for civil scopes; underground utility experience preferred - Strong RFQ-to-award process experience, negotiation, and plan-reading skills - Proficient in Excel, MS Project, Adobe - Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills