Civil Estimator — Shape Major Infrastructure Projects

Kieswetter Excavating Inc.; St. Clements; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Kieswetter Excavating Inc. in Waterloo Region, ON is seeking a motivated estimator with a civil background to join our team.

You will take projects from detailed take-offs through to final bid, coordinating with ownership, project managers, and field staff while upholding our standards of quality and integrity. You will perform detailed take-offs, analyze documents, research pricing, and help prepare competitive bid submissions for earthmoving, site servicing, utilities, and more.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in civil construction.
• Able to read civil drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of civil construction methods: earthworks, grading, utilities, concrete, site servicing.
• Awareness of codes/standards for civil/underground infrastructure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with B2W estimating.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management.
• Reliable transportation; rural-location work capability.
• Civil Engineering Technology diploma or related credential is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare cost estimates across earthmoving, grading, site servicing, sewer/watermain, concrete, demolition, and aggregates.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents for accuracy.
• Research material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing 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 takeoffs

Civil construction knowledge

Reading civil drawings

MS Office

Bid2Win (B2W) estimating

Communication

Time management

Reliable transportation

Education

Civil Engineering Technology diploma or related credential

Tools

Bid2Win (B2W) estimating

Job description

Kieswetter Excavating Inc. in Waterloo Region, ON is seeking a motivated estimator with a civil background to join our team.

You will take projects from detailed take-offs through to final bid, coordinating with ownership, project managers, and field staff while upholding our standards of quality and integrity. You will perform detailed take-offs, analyze documents, research pricing, and help prepare competitive bid submissions for earthmoving, site servicing, utilities, and more.