Civil Estimator

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Alberta Utilities team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Black & McDonald is actively seeking a Civil Estimator to join our Alberta team.  Reporting to the Lead Estimator, the Civil Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate civil and structural estimates while managing the full tender process from receipt of RFP through to project handover. This role focuses on deep and shallow underground utilities, including water and sewer, duct banks, substations, wind and solar projects, gas infrastructure, and street lighting. The Civil Estimator also supports project operations by providing technical expertise related to estimating and managing project changes.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for civil and structural scope items on RFP tenders.
• Prepare cost estimates for materials, labour, and equipment using Bid2Win, covering deep utilities, substation civil works, excavation, foundations, manholes, duct banks, granular roads, and related infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain tendering processes, including cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Prepare comprehensive RFQ packages with scope, specifications, milestone dates, references, and terms and conditions for distribution to subcontractors.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing, respond to clarification requests, and ensure complete bid coverage.
• Review, evaluate, and compare subcontractor quotes and recommend the most responsive and competitive bids for inclusion in final submissions.
• Participate in site visits, tender reviews, tender hand-off meetings, and project close-out discussions.
• Maintain an up-to-date directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Liaise with engineers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors, and contribute value engineering proposals where appropriate.
• Update and maintain the Bid2Win database to ensure accurate costing and historical data.
• Develop tender-level construction schedules and prepare methodology and execution plans for proposed scopes of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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