Civil Estimator

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Cost Estimator to assist with detailed cost assessments on civil projects. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in civil engineering and at least 10 years of infrastructure experience, bringing analytical skills to estimate costs accurately. Join a team that values innovative solutions and contributes to impactful infrastructure development across Canada's growing cities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of civil infrastructure experience.
• Strong working knowledge of OPSS and OPSD standards.
• Experience estimating within design-build delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating lead in preparing cost estimates for civil scope.
• Coordinate with teams to develop estimate structures and assess risks.
• Utilize estimating software to obtain accurate cost breakdown.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Abilities

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

InEight

HeavyBid

Job description

• Support the Estimating Lead in preparing detailed cost estimates for the civil scope of work on large-scale design-build projects. This includes earthworks, demolition, wet and dry utilities, drainage systems, environmental protection measures, grading, roadside structures (noise and retaining walls), paving, and traffic management.
• Assist in preparing the Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation, including methodology, key assumptions, exclusions, benchmarking, and classification of estimates.
• Apply first principles estimating techniques to develop accurate Class 1 estimates in accordance with AACE Recommended Practices.
• Interpret and apply OPSS and OPSD standards for MTO civil works, with an understanding of related quality control and assurance requirements.
• Evaluate incomplete or evolving designs, identify estimating assumptions, and contribute to risk and contingency assessments.
• Coordinate with the Estimating Lead and technical teams to develop estimate structures, assess construction risks, and evaluate alternate means, methods, and phasing strategies.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost breakdown structures for all civil components.
• Support procurement processes by issuing RFQs, evaluating subcontractor and supplier bids, and managing associated documentation.
• Integrate current market trends, pricing fluctuations, and risk factors into cost estimates.
• Contribute to risk register development and calculate contingency based on defined project risks.
• Utilize estimating software such as InEight, HeavyBid, or equivalent.
• Collaborate with the quantity take-off team to confirm accurate quantities for all pay items and cost components, flagging assumptions and quantity-based risks.
• Work closely with project controls, construction, and design teams throughout the estimating and design development phases.

Position Requirements :

• Degree in civil engineering or related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of civil infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in a dedicated civil estimating role.
• Demonstrated experience working on and/or estimating MTO projects, with strong working knowledge of OPSS and OPSD standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in first principles estimating and preparing detailed Class 1 estimates.
• Experience estimating within design-build delivery models is an asset.
• Proven ability to estimate from incomplete design packages and develop corresponding risk and contingency strategies.
• Familiarity with AACE Recommended Practices and industry cost estimating standards.
• Proficiency in industry estimating software such as InEight, HeavyBid, or similar tools.
• Sound understanding of structural procurement processes, including RFQ issuance, bid evaluation, and subcontractor/supplier engagement.
• Experience identifying and evaluating construction risks associated with large-span bridges and calculating contingency values.
• In-depth knowledge of Ontario’s infrastructure market conditions and their influence on project costing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities, with a collaborative mindset.
• Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

About Us

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals like you who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.

GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. Our culture allows employees to bring their A Game to work each day. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!

Our People

At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are second to none. Our most valuable asset is people – our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods and shapes our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing construction companies. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self perform all project scopes without reliance on sub-contractors. The work we at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.

Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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