Senior Estimator

Teemagroup; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Teemagroup in Edmonton, AB seeks a Senior Civil Estimator to lead the estimating team and partner with senior leadership on bidding strategy and proposal development. This role suits entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and collaborative professionals, in a company offering growth opportunities.

You will oversee civil cost estimates, manage RFQ-to-award processes, perform quantity take-offs, evaluate subcontractor pricing, and drive continuous process improvements while mentoring direct reports and

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing an estimating team for civil scopes (underground utility experience preferred).
• Strong RFQ-to-award process experience, negotiation, and plan-reading skills.
• Proficient in Excel, MS Project, Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team through the full bid cycle from bid site monitoring to tender submission.
• Oversee detailed cost estimates (labor, materials, overheads) across unit price, lump sum, and T&M contracts.
• Complete quantity take-offs and review scope for gaps/overlaps before issuing to subcontractors.
• Evaluate subcontractor/vendor pricing, qualifications, and market trends.
• Assess tender risk/quality before bidding; develop mitigation and proposal terms.
• Coordinate proposal packages, clarifications, and site visits with stakeholders.
• Develop estimating processes/standards; mentor direct reports.
• Prepare turnover packages and support project kick-offs.

Skills

Team leadership

Estimating

RFQ process

Plan-reading

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Adobe

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Estimator — Edmonton, AB | $130K–$150K

Location: Edmonton, AB

Overview: A well-established Western Canada civil contractor is hiring a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating team and partner with senior leadership on bidding strategy and proposal development. Great fit for someone entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and collaborative, in a company offering strong growth and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team through the full bid cycle from monitoring bid sites and leads to tender submission
• Oversee detailed cost estimates (labor, materials, overheads) across unit price, lump sum, T&M, and conceptual contracts
• Complete quantity take-offs and review scope for gaps/overlaps before issuing to subcontractors
• Evaluate subcontractor/vendor pricing, qualifications, and market trends
• Assess tender risk/quality before committing to bid; develop mitigation and proposal terms
• Coordinate proposal packages, clarifications, and site visits with stakeholders
• Develop estimating processes/standards; mentor direct reports
• Prepare turnover packages and support project kick-offs

Requirements

• 3+ years managing an estimating team for civil scopes; underground utility experience preferred
• Strong RFQ-to-award process experience, negotiation, and plan-reading skills
• Proficient in Excel, MS Project, Adobe
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills