Senior Civil Estimator

Aplin; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin in Canada seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimates for earthworks, underground utilities, and civil infrastructure, with opportunities in concrete and formwork. Projects range from $1M to $15M, with potential $100M+ pursuits.

You will develop self-perform estimates, coordinate subcontractor pricing, review quantities and risks, and guide bid strategies with operations, PM, and business development teams. Strong leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or related construction education.
• 8–10 years estimating experience on heavy civil and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with bridges, roads, highways, transit, earthworks, and municipal infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating objectives, strategies, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for earthworks, utilities, and civil projects.
• Develop self-perform estimates using B2W, Bluebeam, pricing.
• Prepare quantities, production rates, risk assessments, and strategies.
• Coordinate subcontractor pricing for GC and CM pursuits.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and business development teams to win bids.
• Support pursuits from budget pricing through tender submission.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

B2W Bid2Win

Bluebeam

Pricing coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

B2W Bid2Win

Excel

Job description

As a Senior Estimator, you will lead estimates primarily focused on self-performed earthworks, underground utilities, and civil infrastructure, with additional opportunities involving concrete and formwork scopes. Projects typically range from $1M to $15M, with larger pursuits reaching $100M+.

You’ll work on a mix of industrial private-sector and municipal public-sector opportunities, developing estimates for both self-perform construction and General Contractor/Construction Manager delivery models. This role requires strategic thinking, strong construction knowledge, and the ability to coordinate pricing from subcontractors while building competitive self-perform estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for earthworks, underground utilities, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop self-perform estimates using B2W (Bid2Win), Bluebeam, and supplier/subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare and review quantities, production rates, risk assessments, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate subcontractor pricing and scope coverage for GC and CM pursuits.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and business development teams to develop winning bid strategies.
• Support pursuits from budget pricing through tender submission and contract award.

You as a Senior Estimator, will:

• Confidently lead a team through project procurement, the bid process, and pre-construction
• Work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Mentor and train junior estimating staff
• Assemble accurate, detailed, and well-organized budgets and estimates
• Work with various contract types, including Construction Management, Design Build, P3, and Lump Sum.
• Organize subcontractor quotes when the bid is successful, rewriting binders and assisting the buy-out process
• Monitor the success of a project, assisting with value engineering and noting potential challenges
• Build and maintain relationships with sub-trades for future opportunities
• Distribute sub-trade quotes and budgets to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a Civil Engineering degree, diploma, or related construction education, along with 8 to 10 years of estimating experience on heavy civil and infrastructure projects, including bridges, roads, highways, transit, earthworks, and municipal infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• You have an advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
• You have extensive experience creating conceptual budgets
• You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations while delegating to a team

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.