Piping Estimator

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is seeking a mid-level Piping Estimator to support estimating and execution planning for major industrial and energy projects. This role emphasizes piping takeoffs, detailed pricing, and close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Based in Oakville, this on-site position offers growth within a North American nuclear solutions business and opportunities to contribute to high-impact projects across North America.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of piping estimating or piping construction experience.
• Strong piping takeoff and detailed pricing experience.
• Experience on EPC projects and collaboration with engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• On-site role in Oakville; remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping takeoffs from drawings, models, and material lists.
• Develop detailed piping pricing using MTOs and project specifications.
• Support estimate development for EPC and construction projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate quantities, scope, and constructability.
• Assist in preparing bid packages, cost breakdowns, and estimate documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project planning sessions.
• Ensure estimates reflect current market pricing, labor productivity, and project execution strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools, templates, and processes.

Skills

Piping takeoffs

Detailed pricing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Tools

MTOs

Job description

Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a mid‑level Piping Estimator to support estimating and execution planning for major industrial and energy projects. This role is ideal for candidates with strong piping takeoff experience, detailed pricing capabilities, and a solid understanding of piping construction.

You will work closely with engineering, construction, and project controls teams to develop accurate estimates, support bid strategies, and ensure alignment with project scope and execution plans.

Why Join Kiewit?

• Work within an integrated engineering‑construction environment.
• Contribute to impactful industrial and energy projects across North America.
• Collaborate with high‑performing teams focused on technical excellence and constructability.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and long‑term career development.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping takeoffs from drawings, models, and material lists.
• Develop detailed piping pricing using MTOs and project specifications.
• Support estimate development for EPC and construction projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate quantities, scope, and constructability.
• Assist in preparing bid packages, cost breakdowns, and estimate documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project planning sessions.
• Ensure estimates reflect current market pricing, labor productivity, and project execution strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools, templates, and processes.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of piping estimating or piping construction experience.
• Strong background in piping takeoffs and detailed pricing from MTOs.
• Experience with piping construction methods, materials, and installation practices.
• Familiarity with EPC project environments is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be available to work on‑site in Oakville (remote work is not available for this role).

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation:$85,000/yr -$130,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.