Sr. Estimator

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager/Lead, the Sr. Estimator will be responsible for the delivery of organized estimates, budgets, and schedules and ensure the necessary systems and procedures are implemented to manage Aecon’s risk.

The Hamilton LRT Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities. Under the alliance model, Aecon provides construction capability and resources as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with all alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules during the project’s development phase.

The Hamilton LRT isn’t just a transit project—it’s reshaping how a city connects, grows, and moves. Join us in being part of a dynamic team building critical infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come!

What You’ll Do Here:

• Lead the estimating efforts on various bids for major projects within civil east sector.
• Pricing activities into the Hard Dollar estimating program.
• Preparation of procurement packages, reviewing responses and assisting with updating of estimates.
• Taking off quantities from bid drawings.
• Reviewing specifications to identify scope.
• Coordinating with other functions, and other Aecon Group estimators as necessary to support the estimating process.
• Communicate with sub-trades to gather the information needed.
• Assist in reviewing documents for proposals to enable complete estimate preparation.
• Organize and obtain appropriate bonding and insurance requirements on estimates.
• Contribute to the risk assessment and management process.
• Assist proposals managers with collection and presentation of documents and reports for review and close-out process.
• Participate in bid management meetings and estimate reviews.
• Present the essence/strategy of a completed estimate to management, defend its constructability, and defend calculated cost targets at a detailed level.
• Prepare well‑crafted written requests for client clarifications that consistently protect and advance Aecon’s position, ensuring our bid advantage is never compromised.
• Administration of document management for bids.
• Other duties as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10+ years’ experience in civil project estimating within the construction industry.
• Experience working on large scale projects, including design-build.
• Strong knowledge of various civil construction contract types (e.g. Lump Sum, Cost Reimbursable, Unit Price, Target, Guaranteed Maximum Price, etc.)
• Working knowledge of industry standards, specifications, contract language/terms, and conditions/bonding.
• Previous experience performing tender investigations and accurate documentation of site conditions impacting bid costs.
• Previous mentorship/leadership experience.
• Strong negotiation experience with vendors for project purchasing needs.
• Strong understanding of balanced/un-balanced bids and forecasting margins at the tender stage.
• An expert in the job handover process (from estimating to operations).
• Background checks required.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

The expected pay range for this role is $90,000 - $135,000 year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Referral Bonus – refer a standout candidate, and receive a $2,000 referral bonus after they have successfully completed their first 6 months of employment with Aecon.