About this Opportunity

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, M. Sullivan & Son Limited ("Sullivan") provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a family‑owned and professionally operated general contractor, with a strong commitment to our communities and over 110 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Sullivan may be right for you. We believe in and support opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

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Your New Role

The Senior Civil Estimator reports to the Manager, Estimating and works with a background in site grading, site excavation, and site service estimating across a wide range of sectors including municipal, commercial, industrial, power generation, and nuclear.

This is a key position that requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate as part of a large multidisciplinary team to successfully deliver major civil estimates and proposals.

As a Senior Civil Estimator, you will play a lead role in our civil and estimating department, working directly with the estimating team, the Manager, Estimating and our civil management team. You will be responsible for leading complex bid preparations, mentoring junior staff, developing estimating strategies, and ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable proposals across a wide range of municipal, commercial, industrial, power generation and nuclear projects.

This is a senior‑level position ideal for an experienced estimator who thrives on technical detail, enjoys leadership responsibilities,



and wants to make a lasting impact within a growing and reputable company.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based in our Arnprior, ON office.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Pre‑Construction Leadership

- Lead the preparation of accurate, detailed estimates and tenders for heavy civil and underground projects.
- Review drawings and specifications to determine scope, risks and opportunities.
- Develop bid strategies and make recommendations to the Manager, Estimating on go/no‑go decisions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, sub‑trades and suppliers.

Estimating & Project Coordination

- Robust knowledge of costing large civil infrastructure projects including site grading, site excavation and site service.
- Responsible for the preparation of detailed quantity take‑offs and bill of materials.
- Lead the preparation of accurate, detailed estimates and tenders for heavy civil and underground projects.
- Establish site‑specific estimating criteria including crew creation and productivity rates.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring scope coverage and competitiveness.
- Oversee preparation of construction schedules, budgets, and cash‑flow projections.
- Support transition from tender to construction by collaborating with project managers,



field managers and foremen.
- Lead change‑order pricing, risk assessments and value‑engineering exercises.
- Coordinate efforts and compile information from other estimating disciplines and the IPC group.
- Provide innovative solutions to estimating issues and problems.
- Develop, maintain and improve procedures, databases and tools for costing estimating.
- Prepare and present estimate reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- All other duties assigned by the Manager, Estimating.

Health, Safety, and Environmental

- Adheres to all safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
- Communicates and enforces safety standards in conjunction with the Health, Safety and Environmental Officer.

Quality

- Adheres to all processes and procedures in the Sullivan Integrated Management System (S‑IMS).
- Ensures the quality of produced efforts reflects the Sullivan quality standards and core values.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

- 10 years experience in a civil estimating role. Construction experience is an asset.
- A technical diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management or equivalent in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- PQS, Gold Seal or equivalent designation is considered an asset but is not required.
- Advanced computer skills and knowledge of office software packages.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project).
- Knowledge of estimating software (Bid2Win, Bluebeam, Agtek Cut/Fill software, and PlanSwift).

Desirable Per

📌 Senior Civil Estimator (Arnprior)
🏢 M. Sullivan & Son
📍 Arnprior