Civil Estimator

Kieswetter Excavating Inc.; St. Clements; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Professional development

Stable family-owned company

Job summary

Kieswetter Excavating Inc. is seeking a motivated estimator to join our estimating team in Waterloo Region, ON. You will take projects from detailed take-offs through final bid and collaborate with ownership, project managers, field staff, and clients.

This full-time role includes benefits and growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in civil estimating, strong drawing and specification interpretation, and familiarity with earthwork, utilities, and site servicing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating experience in civil construction.
• Ability to read civil drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of earthwork, grading, utilities, concrete, and site servicing.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Civil estimation

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Civil Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

Bid2Win (B2W) Estimating

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kieswetter Excavating Inc. | Waterloo Region, ON | Full-Time

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.

What You Bring

• 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.

What We Offer

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.