ons Project risks (soil conditions, groundwater, utilities, access constraints, et
The Senior Estimator is responsible for the preparation of accurate, competitive, and complete cost estimates for civil construction projects, including sewer and watermain, earthworks, and roadworks.
This role plays a critical part in securing profitable work by thoroughly analyzing tender documents, understanding project risks, and developing pricing strategies aligned with CDC’s operational capabilities and market conditions.
The Estimator is accountable for the integrity of all quantity takeoffs, pricing inputs, and scope assumptions, and works collaboratively with operations, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver high-quality bid submissions.
Key Responsibilities 1. Estimate Preparation & Execution Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
Review and interpret all tender documents, including:
Specifications
Geotechnical reports
Hydrogeological reports
Municipal standards and requirements
Develop complete and accurate cost estimates including:
Labo
ur Equipme
nt Materia
ls Subcontrac
ts Input and manage estimates within Bid2Win (B2W) or equivalent softwa
re Ensure all estimates reflect current production rates, methodologies, and equipment utilizati
on
2. Scope Review & Risk Identification Identify and clearly document:
Scope inclusions and exclusi
ons Project risks (soil conditions, groundwater, utilities, access constraints, et
c.) Assumptions used in pric
ing Flag discrepancies, ambiguities, or gaps in tender docume
nts Participate in the preparation of RFIs and clarificati
on s
3. Subcontractor & Supplier Coordinatio n Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing (mi
n 3)



Ensure full scope coverage across all trades and mater
ials Conduct scope reviews with subcontractors to confirm understanding and complete
ness Level and compare quotes to ensure best value and compli
ance
4. Collaboration with Project Delivery and Construction Teams Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents t
o
:
Validate production
rates Confirm construction methodol
ogies Ensure constructability of the es
timate Incorporate field feedback and historical performance data into esti
m
a
tes
5. Bid Closing & Submission Support Assist in bid closing activities includi
ng
: Final estimate
review Scope confir
mation Pricing adjustments as directed by the Di
rector Ensure all required documentation is complete and submitted o
n time Support post-bid reviews and de
b
r
iefs
6. Continuous Improvement & Data Integ rit
y Maintain organized and well-documented estimat
e files Contribute to the development and refinement of estimating standards and te
mplates Participate in post-project reviews to compare estimated vs. actua
l costs Support continuous improvement of estimating accuracy and pr
o
c
esses
Key Accountabil itie
as Accuracy and completeness of quantity
takeoffs Integrity of pricing inputs and ass
umptions Identification and communication of proje
ct risks Timely completion of estimates and bid deli




verables Alignment of estimates with CDC’s operational capa
bilities
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs
) Estimate accuracy (variance between estimated vs. actu
al costs) Bid quality (completeness, clarity, and competi
tiveness) Error rate in takeoffs and scope
coverage Contribution to overall bid succ
ess rate Timeliness of estimate c
om
completion
Qualifications & Exp erienc
e 7–10+ years of experience in civil construction
estimating Strong kno
wledge of: Sewer and watermain co
nstruction Earthworks a
nd grading Roadworks and municipal
servicing Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bid2
Win (B2W)) Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contracts (e.g., CCDC and OPSS
standards) Ability to interpret geotechnical and hydrogeologic
al reports Strong analytical, organizational, and communicat
ion skills
Core Comp etencie
ss Attention to detail a
nd accuracy Critical thinking and prob
lem solving Accountability and owners
hip of work Time management under tigh
t deadlines Collaboration a
nd teamwork
Working Rela tionship
s Director of Pre-Construction
& Estimating Estimating
Team Members Pro
ject ManagersSup
erintendents Subcontractors
& Suppliers Finance (for cost alignment an
d reporting)
Success Profile (What Positive Looks Like at CDC) or at CDC
: Does not “go through the motions” — they fully understand the job befo
re pricing it Identifies risks early and communicates
them clearly Produces estimates that are both competitive a
nd executable Takes ownership of their numbers and stands behi
nd their work Contributes to a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuo
usimprovement

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📌 Senior Estimator (Ontario)
🏢 CDC CONTRACTING
📍 Ontario