Civil Estimator

1 month ago

Edmonton Division No, CA Aecon Full time

Come Build Your Career at Aecon

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

  • Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
  • Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
  • Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
  • Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us


At Aecon we:

  • Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
  • Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community


What Is The Opportunity?

Aecon Industrial brings seamless solutions to key clients through operational excellence and reliability. With the ability to self-perform across our diverse business offering and a strategic fabrication network, Aecon Industrial proactively and profitably manages projects across a diverse range of industrial business areas (Renewable Energy, Natural Gas Distribution, Oil and Gas, Water, Mining, Cogeneration Energy, Chemical, etc.). Aecon Industrial is also known for pioneering prefabricated piping services to better manage site labour and the integration of specialized coating systems into the fabrication process.

Aecon Industrial currently has a full-time permanent position open for a Civil Estimator, located in our Edmonton Head Office. The Civil Estimator will be responsible for the generation of accurate and timely cost estimates for assigned projects. The Estimator will deliver properly organized estimates, budgets and schedules, while managing Aecon's risk.

What You'll Do Here:
  • Accurately interpret and comprehend tender drawings and specifications.
  • Present all aspects of the project scope, staging, timing, constraints, risks, and potential cost saving opportunities and alternatives to bid teams and management.
  • Contribute to the management and leadership of projects through the proposal stage, including involvement in team meetings.
  • Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
  • Perform and/or direct quantity take-offs from tender drawings.
  • Contribute to the risk assessment and management process - Identify risk areas and contribute to the population of the Risk Register.
  • Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs - labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs - for quotation submission.
  • Lead the estimate close-out process, including tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews and analysis.
  • Lead the successful transition and handover of estimating documents to the project execution teams.
What You'll Bring To The Team:
  • 5-10 years' minimum experience in civil, concrete estimating within the construction/industrial industry.
  • University or technical college diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is an asset.
  • Excellent working knowledge of various types of construction contracts (e.g. Lump Sum, Cost Reimbursable, Unit Price, Design Build, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of industry standards, specifications, standards, contract language/Terms and Conditions/Bonding, etc.
  • High degree of excellence at performing investigations of each tender and accurately review and incorporate all site conditions that impact bid costs, ensuring constructability. Leads and mentors others in this process.
  • Consistent and effective at successfully negotiating with vendors for project purchasing needs, conforming to Aecon's procurement requirements including budgets and terms and conditions.
  • Expert level understanding of balanced/un-balanced bids and forecasting margins at the tender stage.
  • Coherently presents the essence/strategy of a completed estimate to management, defends its constructability, and defends calculated cost targets at a detailed level.
  • Expertise in submitting written requests for clarifications from clients; consistently well-worded, to Aecon's advantage and never compromises Aecon's position where we hold a bid advantage.
  • An expert in the job handover process (from estimating to operations).
  • Utilization of estimating software is an asset (Hard Dollar Estimating software, etc.). Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint, etc., and some knowledge of Autodesk Software including Navisworks, Revu Bluebeam (or Adobe), and the scheduling software Oracle P6 would be an asset.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.


We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please contact us.

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