Civil Estimator
- Montréal, QC, Canada
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Agilus is proud to partner with Hatch, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and a leading engineering firm supporting major projects across infrastructure, energy, and mining.Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Civil Estimator in the Engineering consulting industry in Montreal, Quebec. Hatch is seeking a Civil Estimator to join it's Estimating team. You will participate in the development of cost estimates for a variety of infrastructure projects, including rail transportation, engineering structures, tunnels, industrial facilities, and other complex civil engineering projects. You will work closely with the engineering, project management and construction teams to develop reliable estimates that will guide the strategic decisions of our clients and project teams. To view this posting in French, please enter this job code number: 158914 Total rewards:Build a Rewarding Long-Term Career Work with one of Canada's Top 3 Engineering Firms PensionBonus ProgramCollaborative work environment - in office Monday - Friday A typical day:Analyze project requirements, client needs, risks, opportunities, and project constraints to establish estimating strategies and assumptions. Determine the appropriate estimate methodology, classification, exclusions, and basis of estimate for each project phase. Perform quantity take-offs and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support cost estimates. Develop estimate schedules, unit rates, direct and indirect costs, contingencies, and pricing models. Create construction methodologies and execution strategies to support accurate project costing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, railway, and construction specialists. Provide cost analysis and estimating expertise to support project optimization, implementation planning, and investment decisions. Prepare and present estimating reports, methodologies, and results while ensuring data quality, accuracy, and traceability.Successful candidates will have:Minimum 5+ years of estimating experience on complex civil infrastructure, transportation, or engineering projects. Background with a consulting engineering firm, general contractor, or specialized civil contractor. Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of civil construction means, methods, quantity take-offs, and cost estimating practices. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating/cost analysis software. Excellent analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a multidisciplinary environment. Bilingual (French and English) with experience in rail, transit, tunnels, major infrastructure projects, and industry-standard estimating tools/certifications (AACE, ICEC, CostX, InEight, HeavyBid, Cleopatra) considered an asset.This posting is for an active opening. Interested? Please apply directly online Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.
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Responsibilities
The Civil Estimator will build cost estimates for civil infrastructure projects, performing quantity take-offs and reviewing drawings and specifications. The role sets estimating methods, unit rates and contingencies, and presents estimating results to project teams and clients.
Requirements
Candidates need 5+ years of civil estimating experience on complex infrastructure or transportation projects, plus a civil engineering, construction management or related diploma or degree. Strong knowledge of construction methods, Excel and estimating software, and bilingual French and English are needed.
Skills
- Cost estimating
- Quantity take-off
- Civil construction methods
- Unit rate development
- Contingency estimating
- Basis of estimate
- Construction methodology
- Cost analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- CostX
- InEight
- HeavyBid
- Cleopatra
- AACE estimating standards
- Drawing and specification review
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Estimate reporting
- Project optimization
- Bilingual communication (French and English)
Benefits
- Pension plan
- Bonus program
Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Consulting
- Energy
- Transportation
Keywords
- Civil Estimator
- cost estimating
- quantity take-off
- civil engineering
- infrastructure estimating
- rail estimating
- tunnel estimating
- construction estimating
- Excel
- CostX
- InEight
- HeavyBid
- Cleopatra
- AACE
- ICEC
- cost analysis
- engineering consulting
- Montreal
- bilingual French English
- Agilus
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Performance bonus
Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- CostX
- InEight
- HeavyBid
- Cleopatra
Languages
- English
- French
Fields of study
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management