Civil Estimator

Advantages
Industry Leadership: Work for a global pioneer with over 50 years of innovation in trenchless technology.

Career Growth: Join a culture that prioritizes long-term career building over simple job placement.

Dynamic Environment: Engage in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere where initiative is rewarded.

Impactful Work: Contribute to public safety and sustainable infrastructure by preventing costly system failures.

Comprehensive Exposure: Gain experience across the full project lifecycle, from initial sales surveys to final execution reviews.

Responsibilities
Bid Management: Lead the preparation of comprehensive cost estimates, risk assessments, and formal proposals for regional projects.

Project Feasibility: Analyze sales surveys, blueprints, and technical specifications to determine the viability and risk profile of potential jobs.

Cost Calculation: Compute detailed budgets by evaluating labor requirements, equipment needs, material costs, and third-party rentals.

Procurement & Collaboration: Secure subcontractor quotes and coordinate with Operations and Sales teams to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.

Documentation & Compliance: Oversee the assembly of bid packages, including the procurement of bid bonds and ensuring all insurance requirements are met.

Reporting & Tracking: Maintain an organized database of historical costs and track bid statuses within the project management system.

Operational Handoff: Facilitate "handoff" meetings with Project Managers to ensure a seamless transition from the bidding phase to site execution.

Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree, Technical Diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience in the field.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in underground wet or dry utilities.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word); experience with Primavera, InEight, or JD Edwards is considered a strong asset.

Mathematical Proficiency: Ability to calculate complex figures including proportions, percentages, area, and volume (algebra/geometry).

Soft Skills: Strong logical thinking, high attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under the pressure of hard deadlines.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills for report writing and presenting information to stakeholders.

Mobility: Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel approximately 30% of the time as required.

Summary
The Estimator is a pivotal member of the pre-construction team, ensuring that every project is financially sound and operationally feasible. By bridging the gap between sales and operations, you will ensure our infrastructure solutions remain the gold standard in the industry. We are looking for a self-motivated professional who can work independently while motivating those around them.

If you match the qualifications for the role with Canadian experience please email paul.rabel@randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates matching the listed criteria will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.