Civil Estimator
- ON, Canada
- Saint Clements, ON, Canada
$75,000 to $95,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $75,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3+ years of estimating experience in civil construction; breadth across disciplines an asset.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor with over 90 years in business, delivering many of Waterloo Region's high-profile projects across excavating, grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, earthwork, concrete, demolition, and aggregates. We're hiring a motivated estimator with a strong civil background to join our team.
The Role
As part of our estimating team, you'll work closely with ownership, project managers, field staff, and clients - taking projects from detailed take-offs through to final bid across the full range of our civil work, while upholding our standards of quality and integrity. Full-time with benefits.
What You'll Do
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare cost estimates across all disciplines - earthmoving, grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, concrete, demolition, and aggregates.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents for accuracy.
- Research material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing, and build relationships to secure competitive rates.
- Identify project risks and opportunities during the bid process.
- Coordinate with PMs and field supervisors on practical construction methods.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits, prepare bid submissions, and support client presentations.
- 3+ years of estimating experience in civil construction; breadth across disciplines an asset.
- Proven accuracy with quantity take-offs and the ability to read civil drawings and specs.
- Strong understanding of civil construction methods - earthwork, grading, underground utilities, concrete, and site servicing.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards for civil and underground infrastructure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with B2W (Bid2Win) Estimating an asset.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management.
- Reliable transportation and ability to work in a rural location.
- Civil Engineering Technology diploma or related credential an asset.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and the stability of a respected, family-owned company - plus the chance to work on infrastructure projects that shape our region.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, with overtime as needed.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates across civil construction disciplines, analyzing drawings and contract documents while researching pricing and identifying bid risks and opportunities. Coordinate with project managers and field supervisors, attend pre-bid meetings and site visits, and prepare bid submissions and client presentations.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of civil construction estimating experience, accurate quantity take-offs, the ability to interpret civil drawings and specifications, and knowledge of civil construction methods and applicable codes and standards. Strong communication, organization, time management, Microsoft Office proficiency, and reliable transportation are expected; a civil engineering technology diploma and B2W Estimating experience are assets.
Skills
- Civil Estimating
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Cost Estimation
- Civil Drawing Interpretation
- Specification Analysis
- Contract Document Analysis
- Earthwork
- Grading
- Underground Utilities
- Site Servicing
- Sewer and Watermain
- Concrete Construction
- Demolition
- Pricing Research
- Bid Preparation
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Professional Development
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Trades
Keywords
- Civil Construction
- Civil Estimating
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Cost Estimates
- Earthmoving
- Grading
- Site Servicing
- Sewer and Watermain
- Underground Infrastructure
- Concrete
- Demolition
- Aggregates
- Civil Drawings
- Specifications
- Contract Documents
- Material Pricing
- Equipment Pricing
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Bid Process
- Risk Analysis
- Construction Methods
- Pre-Bid Meetings
- Site Visits
- Bid Submissions
- Microsoft Office
- B2W Estimating
- Bid2Win