Ons Project risks (soil conditions, groundwater, utilities, access constraints, etThe 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.Labour Equipment Materials Subcontracts Input and manage estimates within Bid2Win (B2W) or equivalent software Ensure all estimates reflect current production rates, methodologies, and equipment utilization2.

Scope

Review & Risk Identification Scope inclusions and exclusions Project risks (soil conditions, groundwater, utilities, access constraints, etc.) Subcontractor & Supplier Coordinatio n Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing (min 3) Ensure full scope coverage across all trades and materials Conduct scope reviews with subcontractors to confirm understanding and completeness Level and compare quotes to ensure best value and compliance4. Collaboration with Project Delivery and Construction Teams Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to:Validate productionrates Confirm construction methodologies Ensure constructability of the estimate Incorporate field feedback and historical performance data into estimates5.





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• Data Integ rity Maintain organized and well-documented estimate files Contribute to the development and refinement of estimating standards and templates Participate in post-project reviews to compare estimated vs. actual costs Support continuous improvement of estimating accuracy and processesKey Accountabil itieas Accuracy and completeness of quantitytakeoffs Integrity of pricing inputs and assumptions Identification and communication of project risks Timely completion of estimates and bid deliverables Alignment of estimates with CDC’s operational capabilitiesKey Performance Indicators (actual costs) Bid quality (completeness, clarity, and competitiveness) Error rate in takeoffs and scopecoverage Contribution to overall bid success rate Timeliness of estimate comcompletionQualifications &

• Exp erience 7–10+ years of experience in civil constructionestimating Strong knowledge of: Sewer and watermain construction Earthworks and grading Roadworks and municipalservicing Proficiency in estimating software (e.tionships Director of Pre-Construction&

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• Suppliers Finance (for cost alignment and reporting)Success Profile (What Positive Looks Like at CDC) or at CDC: Does not “go through the motions” — they fully understand the job before pricing it Identifies risks early and communicatesthem clearly Produces estimates that are both competitive and executable Takes ownership of their numbers and stands behind their work Contributes to a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuousimprovement #

📌 Estimator Senior/Construction (Winnipeg)
🏢 CDC CONTRACTING
📍 Winnipeg