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CDC Contracting

Senior Estimator

Concord, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Apr 29, 2027
Experience: e 7–10+ years of experience in civil construction
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 31, 2026

Original job description

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

o
n

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

o
n
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

a
n
ce

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
s 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

b
i
lities

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 suc
cess rate Timeliness of estimate c

o
m
pletion

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

i
o
n skills

Core Comp

etencie
s 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

n
d
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 Good Looks Like at CDC)
A successful Estimat

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

u
s
improvement

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Responsibilities

Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for civil construction projects by reviewing tender documents, completing quantity takeoffs, assessing risks, and coordinating pricing with subcontractors and suppliers. Collaborate with project delivery teams to validate assumptions and support bid submissions, while maintaining estimate records and improving estimating processes.

Requirements

Requires 7–10+ years of civil construction estimating experience, with strong knowledge of sewer and watermain construction, earthworks, grading, roadworks, and municipal servicing. Candidates should be proficient with estimating software such as Bid2Win, understand construction drawings, specifications, CCDC and OPSS standards, and be able to interpret geotechnical and hydrogeological reports.

Skills

Civil Construction Estimating
Quantity Takeoffs
Cost Estimation
Sewer and Watermain Construction
Earthworks and Grading
Roadworks and Municipal Servicing
Bid2Win (B2W)
Tender Document Review
Risk Identification
Subcontractor and Supplier Coordination
Scope Review
Construction Drawings and Specifications
Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Report Interpretation
Pricing Analysis
Bid Preparation
Estimate Accuracy

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Keywords

Civil Construction
Cost Estimating
Quantity Takeoffs
Sewer Construction
Watermain Construction
Earthworks
Grading
Roadworks
Municipal Servicing
Bid2Win (B2W)
Tender Documents
Geotechnical Reports
Hydrogeological Reports
Construction Drawings
Construction Specifications
CCDC Standards
OPSS Standards
Subcontractor Pricing
Supplier Pricing
Scope Review
Risk Identification
Production Rates
Constructability
Bid Closing
Estimate Accuracy
Cost Variance Analysis
RFIs
Construction Methodologies
Equipment Utilization

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