Estimator/Sr. Estimator


Edmonton Area | In-Office Full-Time | Permanent
Compensation: $80,000 - $135,000

Our client is a well-established contractor operating within the heavy civil and mining sector, recognized for delivering complex civil, earthworks, mining, and infrastructure projects across Western Canada. With a strong project pipeline and continued growth within their Heavy Civil division, they are seeking to add Estimator and Senior Estimator to their team.

This opportunity is well suited to estimating professionals who bring both technical capability and a practical understanding of project execution. Working closely with Operations and Project teams, the successful candidate will support a variety of large-scale pursuits including earthworks, mine site development, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.

This is a full-time, in-office opportunity supporting teams across both the Acheson and southeast Edmonton offices. While primary work location may vary, candidates should be comfortable supporting business needs across both locations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and pricing for heavy civil, earthworks, mining, and infrastructure projects

  • Support the full estimating cycle from bid review and scope analysis through to final submission

  • Review drawings, specifications, tender documents, and contract requirements

  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing to support estimate development

  • Develop labour, equipment, production, and material costing based on project scope and execution requirements

  • Work collaboratively with Operations and Project teams to validate assumptions, methodologies, and execution strategies

  • Identify project risks, costing considerations, and commercial impacts during estimate preparation

  • Participate in bid closings, tender submissions, and proposal development activities

  • Maintain organized estimating documentation and bid records

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating systems and processes

Key Qualifications Include:

  • Minimum 5 years of estimating experience within heavy civil, mining, earthworks, or related infrastructure environments

  • Experience supporting civil, industrial, mining, or infrastructure construction projects

  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project execution, and field operations

  • Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation

  • Proficiency with estimating software and advanced Excel skills; experience with HeavyBid, InEight, Hard Dollar, or similar platforms is considered an asset

  • Exposure to heavy civil infrastructure projects, alternative delivery models, or P3 partnerships is considered an asset

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities

  • Ability to manage competing priorities within bid-driven environments

  • Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams

  • Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline is considered an asset

Compensation

Estimator
• Base salary ranging from $80,000 - $100,000
• STIP eligibility

Senior Estimator
• Base salary ranging from $115,000 - $135,000
• STIP eligibility

We thank all applicants for their interest in the posted position, however only those candidates that meet the qualifications of the role will be contacted by our team.