Senior Estimator - Civil

EBC

$95K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering
  • Previous experience in estimating civil construction projects
  • Experience in heavy civil pricing work such as cofferdams and bridge rehabilitation
  • Proficiency with estimating software and ability to learn new tools
  • Advanced skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Manage all estimating aspects of the Tendering process
  • Review tender documents to assess project scope and milestones
  • Conduct detailed estimates with complete quantity take-off
  • Develop level 1 schedules in MS Project
  • Prepare comprehensive final estimate summaries
  • Maintain accurate backup files of estimate data
  • Facilitate post-bid interviews with the operations team
  • Foster strong relationships among staff and external partners
  • Enhance the company's brand visibility in the GTA market
  • Lead internal bid review meetings with senior management

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of annual vacation
  • Complete group insurance program upon entry
  • Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
  • 24-hour access to a virtual doctor
  • Training and development programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Active social club and health and wellness committee
  • Diverse, innovative environment
  • Recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Estimator is responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of multiple construction estimates and budgets of varying complexity and size for our clients. This position plays a key role in helping the team maintain its leading reputation in the industry and in continuing its rapid growth. The Senior Estimator estimates conceptual design-build, cost plus, lump sum and construction management projects, as well as works with the project team through to project design, tendering and vendor procurement.

As a Senior Estimator with our Civil Team, you will:

  • Be responsible for all estimating aspects of the Tendering process;
  • Review tender documents to determine the scope of work, including project milestones and constraints;
  • Be responsible for having a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the tender documents, drawings, specifications, and addendum;
  • Provide detailed estimates with complete quantity take-off, including the scope of work;
  • Build level 1 schedule in MS Project with resources and project milestones;
  • Prepare final estimate summaries, analyzing each section for scope, pricing, and completeness;
  • Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate data, including current and accurate information on prices from suppliers;
  • Participate in post-bid interviews with operations team;
  • Provide leadership and establish and maintain compelling and harmonious relationships with all staff;
  • Increase EBC's brand and visibility in the GTA Market;
  • Assist the Senior or Chief Estimator and the Director, to ensure EBC meets the various milestones;
  • Establish and keep outstanding communications between subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants;
  • Ensure chair internal bid review meetings with EBC's senior management.


Requirements
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering;
  • Previous experience in estimating civil construction projects;
  • Experience in heavy civil pricing work such as cofferdams, shoring, road construction, bridge rehabilitation, in-water works;
  • Experience using estimating software and systems and capacity to adapt to new estimating software;
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
  • Experience with TPL Estimating software would be considered an asset;
  • Advanced skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving;
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;
  • Estimate setup for job costing and job cost analysis of active and completed projects.


Benefits
  • 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  • Competitive salary;
  • Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
  • Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  • 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  • Training and development programs;
  • Employee assistance program;
  • Free coffee;
  • Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  • Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
  • A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
  • Firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $95,000 - $145,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC's comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC's policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.

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