Civil Estimator (Deep Utilities)
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- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the full tendering process for deep underground utilities, including water, sewer, and gas - by performing detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and bid preparation using Bid2Win.
- Prepare and issue complete RFQ packages, coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors, and ensure full pricing coverage for deep‑utility and related civil scopes.
- Review and evaluate subcontractor quotations, assessing scope alignment, competitiveness, and constructability considerations for inclusion in final bids.
- Develop tender‑level construction schedules, methodologies, and execution plans with a focus on deep‑utility sequencing and installation requirements.
- Participate in site visits, tender reviews, hand‑off meetings, and close‑out discussions, providing technical insight on deep‑utility constructability and risks.
- Maintain accurate estimating data, including Bid2Win database updates and an up‑to‑date directory of deep‑utility suppliers and subcontractors.
- Collaborate with engineers, owners, and project teams to interpret drawings, clarify scope, and contribute value‑engineering proposals for deep‑utility and civil works.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Change Orientation (openness to change and the ability to identify when it is needed and to make it happen)
- Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
- Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
- Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
- Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
- Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
- Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Trades background considered an asset but not required.
- 5+ years of estimating experience in deep underground utilities (water, sewer, gas) and associated civil infrastructure.
- Strong ability to interpret civil drawings, specifications, and project documents, and perform accurate quantity takeoffs across utilities, earthworks, concrete, and foundations.
- Solid understanding of civil construction methods, sequencing, production rates, safety considerations, and tendering processes for deep‑utility work.
- Proven ability to assess risks, assumptions, and contingencies within estimates and communicate their impacts clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Bid2Win, Bluebeam, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Teams), and other industry‑standard estimating tools; field experience is an asset.
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids, coordinate with subcontractors, and participate in site visits as required; valid driver's license required.
- This position is currently based in‑office in Leduc, AB. Please note the office is scheduled to relocate to Acheson, AB by year-end.