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Mine Surveyor
Equinox Gold Corp.
Geraldton, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Survey Supervisor, the Mine Surveyor is responsible for supporting technical services and mine operations through the layout and pickup of various mine designs such as…
Added 3 days ago
Survey Lead - Tunneling & Underground
EBC Inc.
North Vancouver, BC
Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Survey Lead with extensive tunneling, underground construction, and major civil infrastructure experience. The ideal candidate brings deep technical…
Added 3 days ago
Survey Lead - Tunneling & Underground
EBC Inc.
Vancouver, BC
We are seeking an experienced Survey Lead with extensive tunneling, underground construction, and major civil infrastructure experience. The ideal candidate brings deep technical…
Added 1 month ago
Commercial Manager - Project(s)
Cementation Americas
SK · Saskatchewan, Canada
Full-time
Cementation is a leading underground mine contracting and engineering company-we design and build mines, safely. Our team specializes in delivering design-build solutions for technically…
Added 4 months ago
GRADE PERSON
Conwest Contracting
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Works directly with all site employees and indirectly with the Operations Dept as part of a collaborative team-based culture.
Added 6 days ago
Surveyor or Mine/Civil Technologist
Nutrien
Lanigan, SK
Full-time
Able to drive or willing to learn the operations of standard underground equipment
Added 7 days ago
Construction Manager, Land Development
Egis Group
Edmonton, AB
$130,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Inspecting construction operations from time to time to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality and safety standards;
Added 7 days ago
Construction Manager, Land Development
Egis in Canada
Edmonton, AB
$130,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Inspecting construction operations from time to time to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality and safety standards;
Added 13 days ago
Senior Estimator
Head Hunter Workforce Solutions
Ajax, ON
$180,000 to $240,000 CAD / year
Full-time
…strong expertise in self-performed concrete, excavation, and underground utilities. The Senior Estimator will collaborate closely with operations, project management, and leadership to…
Added 13 days ago
Surveyor - Nuclear Construction
Kiewit
ON · Darlington, ON
As a Surveyor, you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for safe, accurate, and efficient Survey Field Operations. You will have responsibilities over field…
Added 2 months ago
Surveyor Vancouver Island South
Norland
Victoria, BC
Full-time
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Construction Surveyor to join our Vancouver Island South operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate layout, grade…
Added 13 days ago
Surveyor
Coeur Mining
BC
$95,000 to $105,000 CAD / year
Provide technical and mentoring support for Underground Mine and Surface Operations;
Added 19 days ago
Officer Surveying, Red Chris Block Cave
Newmont Mining Corporation
Dease Lake 9, BC
Full-time
…an exciting transformation – we are developing a high-value underground block cave that will extend the mine’s life for decades and unlock even more resources. The remote location fosters a…
Added 1 month ago
Surveyor - McNally Construction
McNally Companies
Vaughan, ON
Full-time
Kiewit is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Surveyor to join our McNally District team. In this role, you will support survey field operations on transportation and…
Added 1 month ago
Surveyor - McNally Construction
Kiewit
Vaughan, ON
Kiewit is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Surveyor to join our McNally District team. In this role, you will support survey field operations on transportation and…
Added 1 month ago
Surveyor
Vale
Canada
Full-time
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles…
Added 1 month ago
Crew Chief, Utility Services, Calgary
Midwest
Calgary, AB
Full-time
Working under the supervision of a Project Manager and/or Land Surveyor, and reporting to the Field Operations Manager, duties include, but are not limited to:
Added 1 month ago
Mine Surveyor
Discovery Mining Ltd
Timmins, ON
$70,000 to $87,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Reporting to the Production Engineering Coordinator, the Mine Surveyor is accountable for providing underground mine surveying and Mine Engineering / Operations Support in an underground…
Added 1 month ago
Senior Surveyor
Ontario Transit Group - Ontario Line - Southern Civil, Stations & Tunnel
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations
Added 2 months ago
Survey Lead - Tunneling & Underground
EBC Inc.
North Vancouver, BC
Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Survey Lead with extensive tunneling, underground construction, and major civil infrastructure experience. The ideal candidate brings deep technical…
Added 1 month ago
Underground Surveyor
Alamos Gold Inc.
Matachewan, ON
Full-time
As an Underground Surveyor, you will play a strategic role in supporting safe and efficient mine development and production activities. You will be responsible for executing surveying…
Added 1 month ago
Survey Crew Cheif
ProtechGeo
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
…legal, engineering, and construction surveys, leading field operations that support everything from property boundary retracement / assessments and subdivision development to complex…
Added 1 month ago
Civil Construction Surveyor
Woodlands North Inc.
Alexis Whitecourt 232, AB · Whitecourt, Alberta
Full-time
We are currently seeking a Civil Construction Surveyor to join our team based out of our Whitecourt office. This is a full-time permanent position that is focused on the planning and…
Added 2 months ago
Surveyor Manager - Civil Engineering
Pomerleau
Montreal, Quebec
Full-time
As a surveyor lead within Pomerleau's civil engineering & infrastructure team, you will work closely with all workers to ensure the coordination of work. Working on large-scale construction…
Added 2 months ago
Surveyor Manager - Civil Engineering
Pomerleau
Lac-Mégantic, Quebec
Full-time
As a surveyor lead within Pomerleau's civil engineering & infrastructure team, you will work closely with all workers to ensure the coordination of work. Working on large-scale construction…

Head Hunter Workforce Solutions

Senior Estimator

Ajax, ON, Canada

Pay: $180,000 to $240,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

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Original job description

A leading civil and industrial construction contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator – Civil Construction to manage estimating and pre-construction activities for complex infrastructure and industrial projects across Ontario. This role is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, supporting bid strategy, coordinating subcontractor pricing, and mentoring junior estimators.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of civil estimating experience, with strong expertise in self-performed concrete, excavation, and underground utilities. The Senior Estimator will collaborate closely with operations, project management, and leadership to ensure accurate, competitive, and executable bids.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Cost Development

Prepare detailed self-performed estimates for civil construction scopes including earthworks, concrete, underground utilities, and structural work.
Perform quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and site documentation.
Develop cost breakdowns for labour, equipment, materials, and subcontracted work
Incorporate productivity rates, logistics considerations, and risk allowances into pricing
Align estimate assumptions with construction means and methods

Pre-construction & Bid Management

Lead preparation of bids, proposals, and budgets for public and private sector projects.
Participate in bid strategy reviews, identifying scope gaps, construct-ability issues, and risks
Issue and manage RFQs/RFPs to subcontractors and suppliers
Review subcontractor pricing, exclusions, and commercial terms
Prepare tender submissions, clarifications, and supporting documentation

Team Collaboration & Leadership

Mentor and support junior estimators on take-offs, pricing, and scope reviews.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and operations teams for post-award handover
Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Systems & Continuous Improvement

Utilize estimating tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, AutoCAD, and scheduling software
Maintain and improve cost databases, productivity benchmarks, and estimating templates
Support continuous improvement initiatives for estimating accuracy and efficiency

Requirements

Required Experience

Minimum 8 years of estimating experience in civil construction
Strong background in self-performed concrete, excavation, and underground utilities
Experience preparing full-scope civil estimates independently
Knowledge of construction methods, productivity rates, and cost modeling
Experience with contract review, bid analysis, change pricing, and risk assessment

Required Skills

Civil quantity take-offs and cost estimating
Subcontractor and supplier coordination
Bid strategy and proposal development
Risk identification and mitigation
Strong analytical and organizational skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to meet tight bid deadlines

Software & Tools

Bluebeam
MS Excel
AutoCAD
Project scheduling tools (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)

Education

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or related field

Certifications (Preferred)

Gold Seal Estimator
Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Benefits

Employment Benefits

Competitive compensation and performance incentives
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Professional development and training support
Career growth opportunities
Paid vacation and flexible work environment

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Responsibilities

Manage estimating and pre-construction activities for complex civil infrastructure and industrial projects across Ontario. This includes preparing detailed cost estimates, managing bid strategies, and mentoring junior estimators.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 8 years of civil construction estimating experience with expertise in self-performed concrete and excavation. A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required.

Skills

Civil Quantity Take-offs
Cost Estimating
Subcontractor Coordination
Bid Strategy
Proposal Development
Risk Identification
Risk Mitigation
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
Bluebeam
MS Excel
AutoCAD
Project Scheduling
Concrete Estimating
Excavation Estimating
Underground Utilities Estimating

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Performance Incentives
Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Professional Development And Training Support
Career Growth Opportunities
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Environment

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Keywords

Civil Construction
Infrastructure
Industrial Projects
Earthworks
Concrete
Underground Utilities
Structural Work
Quantity Take-offs
RFQs
RFPs
Bluebeam
Excel
AutoCAD
Primavera
MS Project
Gold Seal Estimator
Professional Quantity Surveyor
PMP
Cost Modeling
Bid Analysis
Change Pricing
Risk Assessment
Pre-construction

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