Estimating Manager - Future Opportunities

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 Director of Pre-construction, the Estimating Manager will be responsible for the preparation of compliant and comprehensive construction estimates, proposal submissions and documentation related to various types of civil infrastructure major projects. During the bid preparation process, this individual manages the development of construction cost estimates.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Overall responsibility and management of construction cost estimate development, bid submissions and proposal execution strategies.
• Produce detailed cost estimates and proposals that align with overall business objectives and financial requirements.
• Compile inputs from various sources to produce organized proposals, detailed cost estimates and P6 schedules.
• Collaborate with a team of construction estimators and support personnel to produce the required proposal deliverables.
• Review and comment on customer RFP documents, drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Develop a strategic and competitive construction approach / execution plan for each proposal.
• Identify potential project risks and ensure necessary precautions are implemented to manage exposure.
• Works together with Operations, Project personnel, Business Development and Senior Management.
• Utilize estimating software to organize estimates per internal guidelines and customer requirements.
• Review and approve estimates and resource requirements developed by estimators for each discipline.
• Preparation of project schedules, resource loading, productivity assessments and cash flows.
• Creation of technical, commercial, marketing and promotional documents.
• Chair the required proposal initiation, status and approval meetings with Senior Management.
• Present proposal and estimate details to Senior Management to obtain required approvals.
• Presents or ‘Turnover’ awarded proposal information and estimate details to the Project Team members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Serve as the main contact for various consultants, engineering firms and subcontractors.
• Review of engineering drawings, specifications, contracts and other technical documentation to fully understand project scope requirements and associated construction risk elements.
• Responsible for the preparation and documentation of cost estimates following the Company’s estimating policies and procedures.
• Obtains and analyzes sub-trade quotations, liaison with subcontractors
• Review of estimates, including labor hours, material costs, tools & equipment, rentals, materials and subcontractors
• Successfully complete various safety and job training courses/programs.
• Other duties as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 20 years of experience within the civil construction industry.
• Strong estimating background on large capital or civil engineering construction projects.
• Project Management experience and/or field experience on large construction projects.
• Understanding of both design/build and build-to-specification approaches.
• Strong understanding of contract language, legal terms and conditions.
• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Knowledge of AACE guidelines and estimating concepts.
• Familiar with unionized trade agreements and wage schedules.
• P. Eng., CET, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, Primavera P6 and/or construction estimating software.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment including vendors, subcontractors and clients.
• Background Checks required.
• Site visits and occasional travel will be required.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Reason for Vacancy: Proactive/Evergreen

The expected pay range for this role is: $140,000 - $190,000

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.