Senior Estimator - Civil

Employee Benefit Consultants, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Group insurance

RRSP / DPSP

Telemedicine

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Free coffee

Social club

Job summary

EBC Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator for our Civil Team to prepare accurate construction estimates and budgets for large infrastructure projects across Canada, including bridges, roads, and water works.

You will review tender documents, perform quantity take-offs, build Level 1 schedules in MS Project, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive bids and timely award decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating civil construction projects.
• Experience with heavy civil pricing (cofferdams, shoring, road construction, bridge rehabilitation).
• Experience using estimating software and adapting to new tools.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all estimating aspects of the Tendering process.
• Review tender documents to determine scope, milestones and constraints.
• Provide detailed estimates with complete quantity take-off and scope.
• Build Level 1 schedule in MS Project with resources and milestones.
• Prepare final estimate summaries and analyze scope, pricing, and completeness.
• Maintain backup files with current prices from suppliers.
• Participate in post-bid interviews with operations team.
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Ensure internal bid review meetings with senior management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

TPL Estimating

Job description

Job Description

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

The Senior Estimator is responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of multiple construction estimates and budgets of varying complexity and size for our clients. This position plays a key role in helping the team maintain its leading reputation in the industry and in continuing its rapid growth. The Senior Estimator estimates conceptual design-build, cost plus, lump sum and construction management projects, as well as works with the project team through to project design, tendering and vendor procurement.

As a Senior Estimator with our Civil Team, you will:

• Be responsible for all estimating aspects of the Tendering process;
• Review tender documents to determine the scope of work, including project milestones and constraints;
• Be responsible for having a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the tender documents, drawings, specifications, and addendum;
• Provide detailed estimates with complete quantity take-off, including the scope of work;
• Build level 1 schedule in MS Project with resources and project milestones;
• Prepare final estimate summaries, analyzing each section for scope, pricing, and completeness;
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate data, including current and accurate information on prices from suppliers;
• Participate in post-bid interviews with operations team;
• Provide leadership and establish and maintain compelling and harmonious relationships with all staff;
• Increase EBC’s brand and visibility in the GTA Market;
• Assist the Director, to ensure EBC meets the various milestones;
• Establish and keep outstanding communications between subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants;
• Ensure chair internal bid review meetings with EBC’s senior management.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering;
• Previous experience in estimating civil construction projects;
• Experience in heavy civil pricing work such as cofferdams, shoring, road construction, bridge rehabilitation, in-water works;
• Experience using estimating software and systems and capacity to adapt to new estimating software;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
• Experience with TPL Estimating software would be considered an asset;
• Advanced skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving;
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;
• Estimate setup for job costing and job cost analysis of active and completed projects.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
• Competitive salary;
• Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
• Training and development programs;
• Employee assistance program;
• Free coffee;
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $95,000 - $145,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.