Estimator – Municipal Infrastructure

David Aplin Recruiting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is seeking an Estimator – Municipal Infrastructure in Calgary to drive cost estimates for water, wastewater, and bridges from concept to tender. You will perform take-offs across materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractors, and lead workshops with project owners to ensure cost decisions are well-supported.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations on constructability, procurement, and scheduling, and requires a degree in a related field plus municipal project

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in municipal civil estimating for water, wastewater, and bridges.
• Proficiency with Excel and costing software.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for municipal civil projects including water, wastewater, and bridges from concept to tender.
• Conduct material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor take-offs, calculating unit costs, labour rates, escalation, and contingency.
• Lead estimating workshops and facilitate transparent cost decision-making with project owners and partners.
• Present and defend complex cost data confidently in meetings and discussions.
• Collaborate with operational teams on constructability and pre-construction support, including procurement, scheduling, and logistics.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure estimates meet project specifications, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Municipal civil estimating

Communication skills

Workshop facilitation

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Cost estimating software

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedEstimator – Municipal Infrastructureto play a vital role in delivering complex civil projects that serve communities and cities. This full-time position based in Calgary offers the chance to work on high-impact water, wastewater, and bridge infrastructure, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and driving cost-effective solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your estimating skills directly influence project success, this opportunity is for you. Explore the scope of municipal civil projects and make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for municipal civil projects including water, wastewater, and bridges from concept to tender.
• Conduct comprehensive material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor take-offs, calculating unit costs, labour rates, escalation, and contingency.
• Lead estimating workshops and facilitate transparent cost decision-making with project owners and partners.
• Present and defend complex cost data confidently in meetings and discussions.
• Collaborate with operational teams on constructability and pre-construction support, including procurement, scheduling, and logistics.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure estimates meet project specifications, schedules, and budgets.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in municipal civil estimating, especially water, wastewater, and bridge projects.
• Proficiency with advanced Excel and cost estimating software.
• Strong understanding of full project cost estimation, from design to tender.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data simply.
• Experience working in collaborative delivery models and leading estimating workshops is preferred.
• Additional skills in transportation infrastructure, constructability, and mentorship are advantageous.

Bring your expertise and enthusiasm.

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.