Senior Estimator — Municipal Infra (Water/Bridges)

Insight Global; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Estimator with a passion for collaborative delivery models to join a leading construction team in Edmonton. You’ll lead estimating efforts for municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, bridges and related heavy civil work, delivering cost certainty from conception through tender and pre-construction.

You will coordinate with operations, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and clients to establish cost certainty, lead workshops, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Minimum 5 years estimating for a general contractor.
• Experience in ICI, residential, recreational, and healthcare.
• Ability to present complex cost data and influence decisions.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and Excel/cost-estimating software skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and cost modelling capabilities.
• Collaborative, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Industry-savvy with understanding of market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Determine bid strategies to position successful proposals.
• Prepare and coordinate full-cost estimates for all project phases, concept to tender, with a focus on collaborative methodology.
• Lead estimating workshops to align costs with project goals and foster transparent decision-making.
• Perform detailed material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor take-offs.
• Establish and maintain unit costs, labour rates, escalation, and contingency allowances.
• Solicit bids, negotiate with subcontractors/suppliers, and conduct value-engineering reviews.
• Provide constructability advice during pre-construction, coordinating with operations teams on procurement, schedule, and logistics.
• Track estimated vs. actual costs, report variances, and support lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain exceptionally strong relationships with subtrades, consultants, suppliers, and all of our valued clients.

Skills

Estimating

Cost modelling

Excel

Cost data presentation

Collaboration

Communication

Reading drawings/specs

Team leadership

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

Tools

Cost-estimating software

Excel

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Estimator with a passion for collaborative delivery models to join a leading construction team in Edmonton. You’ll lead estimating efforts for municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, bridges and related heavy civil work, delivering cost certainty from conception through tender and pre-construction.

You will coordinate with operations, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and clients to establish cost certainty, lead workshops, and