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Whissell Contracting Ltd.

Chief Estimator

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Apr 3, 2027
Experience: Minimum 10 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction, with progressively increasing responsibility.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Original job description

For over 50 years, Whissell has been a trusted name in Alberta’s construction industry - known for our expertise in underground utilities and earthworks, and for the people who make it happen. We’re proud of our strong values, our commitment to safety, and the quality we deliver on every project.

The Chief Estimator is responsible for leading Whissell’s estimating function and overseeing the preparation of competitive, accurate, and comprehensive estimates for civil construction projects. This role provides direction to the estimating team, reviews project opportunities, develops budgets and bids, and works closely with Operations, Project Management, and senior leadership to support successful project pursuits. The Chief Estimator plays a key role in identifying opportunities, managing estimating processes, mentoring estimators, and ensuring estimates align with Whissell’s operational capabilities, risk profile, and business objectives.

This role provides both hands-on and company-wide leadership of Whissell’s estimating function, with a focus on winning the right work, improving estimating practices and supporting profitable growth. Working closely with General Managers, estimators, Operations and Business Development, the role leads bid strategy and reviews, evaluates project risks, contractual requirements and constructability, and ensures consistent estimating processes, project handoffs and best practices across the company. The position also supports market and competitor analysis, client and consultant relationships, RFQ/RFP submissions, subcontractor and vendor development, conceptual estimating, and the effective use of estimating technology and systems. In addition, the role provides leadership, training and direction and support to the estimating team and contributes to business planning, opportunity selection, continuous improvement and leadership discussions across Whissell.

Experience/Qualifications:

CET designation, Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction, with progressively increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated success estimating and bidding large-scale, multi-million-dollar heavy civil projects, including complex underground utility, water and sewer work.
Strong understanding of field operations, construction methods, sequencing, productivity, equipment and constructability.
Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contract documents and develop accurate, competitive cost estimates.
Proven ability to assess project risk, identify opportunities and develop effective bid strategies.
Previous leadership or estimating team oversight experience is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with B2W and Bluebeam is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with field teams, operations, clients, consultants, subcontractors and senior leadership.

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Responsibilities

Lead the estimating function and team, overseeing bid strategy, opportunity selection, risk reviews, and accurate estimates for civil construction projects. Coordinate with operations, project management, business development, and senior leadership to support project pursuits, consistent estimating practices, effective handoffs, and profitable growth.

Requirements

Requires a CET designation, a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible heavy civil estimating experience. Candidates should have experience bidding large, complex projects; strong knowledge of construction operations and estimating; and the ability to assess risk, develop bid strategies, interpret contract documents, and communicate effectively, with B2W and Bluebeam experience preferred.

Skills

Estimating
Heavy Civil Construction
Underground Utilities
Water And Sewer Construction
Cost Estimation
Bid Strategy
Project Risk Assessment
Constructability Review
Construction Methods
Project Sequencing
Productivity Analysis
Team Leadership
Market And Competitor Analysis
Subcontractor And Vendor Development
Microsoft Office

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Keywords

CET Designation
Civil Engineering
Heavy Civil Construction
Underground Utilities
Earthworks
Water And Sewer Work
Estimating
Cost Estimates
Bid Strategy
Project Risk Assessment
Constructability
Construction Methods
Project Sequencing
Productivity
Equipment
Drawings And Specifications
Contract Documents
RFQ/RFP Submissions
Conceptual Estimating
Market Analysis
Competitor Analysis
Subcontractor Development
Vendor Development
Estimating Technology
Microsoft Office
B2W
Bluebeam
Team Leadership
Project Handoffs

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