Estimator

Aquatech Dewatering Company Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and benefits programs

Technical training opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction dewatering services firm is seeking an Estimator to evaluate tender opportunities, prepare budgets, and coordinate with suppliers. The ideal candidate will design dewatering systems and maintain customer communication while working closely with project managers. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–4 years of relevant experience are required. This full-time role in Vaughan, Ontario offers a competitive salary ranging from CA$65,000.00 to CA$85,000.00 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hydrogeological, geotechnical, mechanical, or civil engineering experience in construction.
• Experience working in outdoor weather, shop, and job-site conditions.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s licence and clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive dewatering systems through detailed engineering phases.
• Prepare budgets, process orders, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain professional and timely customer communication to deliver superior service.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, architectural, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Established in 2006, Aquatech Dewatering is the leading construction dewatering services and equipment supplier in Canada, with one of the largest portable pumping equipment fleets. We provide engineering excellence, innovative technologies, and comprehensive health and benefits programs for our employees.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Estimator evaluates tender opportunities, prepares budgets, processes orders, and coordinates with suppliers and internal teams. The role involves detailed engineering, groundwater control, and tender management to secure and deliver high‑value projects across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive dewatering systems through conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering phases.
• Communicate daily with project managers and operations teams across field and shop.
• Review project drawings, specifications, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and environmental reports.
• Develop detailed groundwater control solutions for all construction sectors.
• Design multistage groundwater treatment and filtration systems for site‑specific applications.
• Prepare quotations, delivery slips, and purchase orders.
• Verify quantities, materials, consumables, and installation dates to meet budgets and track extras.
• Coordinate logistics for equipment delivery and return, communicating updates to the team.
• Maintain professional and timely customer communication to deliver superior service.
• Identify and source available tender projects and attend site meetings.
• Act in compliance with Aquatech’s Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
• Serve as point of contact to the construction client for quoting inquiries and tender opportunities.
• Perform tender drawings, specs, and engineering report assessments and quantity take‑offs.
• Write engineering plans, prepare layout drawings and P&ID diagrams, and coordinate changes with PM and client.
• Prepare quotations for tender submissions using inventory software.
• Compile final bid submission documents in standard format.
• Finalize pre‑qualification packages.
• Conduct application engineering, including design calculations for system selection.
• Obtain pricing from preferred vendor list as required.
• Liaise with shop operations to check inventory availability.
• Attend pre‑bid site visits and assess job‑site layouts.
• Present finalized bids to Project Manager and Senior Project Manager for approval.
• Handle change orders and revised quotations based on client requests.
• Follow up on final tender results, track win/loss data, and update CRM.
• Coordinate project transition to the team upon award.
• Source rental, sale, and turnkey contracts via tenders.
• Record all opportunities and details in CRM (Salesforce) and report to senior management.
• Oversee logistics, installation crews, pumping operation, and equipment return for decommissioning.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, architectural, civil engineering, earth sciences, or related field.
• 2–4 years of hydrogeological, geotechnical, mechanical, or civil engineering experience in construction or industrial sectors.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, customer service, negotiation, organizational, and computer skills (AutoCAD).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (strong Excel); AutoCAD is an asset.
• Experience working in outdoor weather, shop, and job‑site conditions.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and punctual to deadlines.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s licence and clean abstract.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation ranges from CA$65,000.00 to CA$85,000.00 per year, based on experience, skills and market conditions.

No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess or select applicants; all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

We offer technical training, health and benefits programs, and opportunities for growth.

Employment Details

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Project Management, Engineering, Strategy/Planning

Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Additional Information

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