Estimator - Civil

Amico; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amico, a Canadian-owned construction company, is hiring an Estimator for Cambridge, ON. This new role involves preparing detailed cost estimates for heavy civil projects, performing quantity take-offs, and maintaining cost databases, with travel to sites and meetings in Southwestern Ontario.

Responsibilities include supporting the contracting process, coordinating sub-trade pricing, and ensuring high-quality estimates aligned with Amico's standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of prior Estimating experience, preferably with infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor projects undertaken by Amico.

Skills

Cost estimation

Quantity take-offs

Sub-trade coordination

MS Project

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Estimating software

Word

Access

Job description

• Locations 375 Boxwood Drive, Cambridge, ON, N3E 0A7, CA
• Minimum Salary 95,000
• Midpoint Salary 107,500
• Maximum Salary 120,000

About Us

Come Build Your Career at Amico

Amico delivers complex and impactful infrastructure projects that help communities grow, move and thrive. From highways and bridges to transit and residential and commercial environments, our work strengthens Ontario's communities and helps build a more connected future.

As a Canadian-owned and operated construction company, Amico brings together expertise in general contracting, civil engineering and road building to deliver projects of significant scale and complexity. Through careful planning, innovative thinking and disciplined execution, we work alongside our clients and partners to create infrastructure that will serve communities for generations.

At Amico, our people are at the heart of our success. As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we are proud to be recognized for the strength of our leadership, culture and commitment to continuous improvement. We foster a collaborative, inclusive and performance-driven environment where employees are empowered to contribute their expertise, take on meaningful challenges and continue developing their careers.

Job Description

Location: Cambridge, ON (some travel required to sites and meetings)

Vacancy Statement: This is a new position

Travel Requirements

• Travel to project locations and client meetings. Expectations are these will all be in Southwestern Ontario area. Occasional travel outside of these areas may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor projects undertaken by Amico.
• Complete quantity take-offs, coordinate sub-trade selection and pricing of various scope items using first principles on a divisional basis.
• Updating and maintaining both our contacts database and our construction cost database
• Strive to make the Amico estimating function "State of the Art" with integrated technologies.
• Assist the estimating team and support staff as the need requires to assure estimates are completed in a timely fashion, while investing required time and effort to ensure that the best pricing options are pursued and vetted.
• Support the site team in preparation of contract change orders.
• Overall quality control to achieve and maintain a high level of service to Consultants/Owners.
• Upon successful award, support the contracting process with selected sub-trades to ensure that the level of service provided by our sub-trades/suppliers meet our economic targets and quality standards.
• Promote and maintain a productive "team" working environment within Amico and affiliated Corporations.
• Maintain quality of the highest standard to maintain the Amico corporate image in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of prior Estimating experience, preferably with infrastructure projects
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents
• Solid ability to communicate construction know-how through proposal wording
• Knowledge of standard project management software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Estimating software, etc.)
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required
• Experience in cost tracking, managing, and directing construction projects will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of contract language / Terms and Conditions will be considered an asset
• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant program will be considered an asset

About the Team

Amico fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We also recognize that experience and potential are not always reflected by a checklist. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply as your skills, perspective and experience may make you a strong fit for this role or another opportunity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. By implementing the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, we will provide appropriate accommodation upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact [e-mail], and we will work with you to support your individual needs. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Strictly no third party resumes accepted.