Senior Civil Estimator - Michels Canada

Senior Civil Estimator – Full‑time, Permanent Location: Concord, Ontario; Coquitlam, British Columbia; or Nisku, Alberta.

About Us Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in infrastructure and energy construction with offices in Nisku, AB; Coquitlam, BC; and Toronto, ON. The company is part of the privately owned global construction firm Michels Family of Companies.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers.

Produce accurate, timely, and well‑organized estimates for civil infrastructure projects.

Analyze drawings and specifications to determine best construction methods, collaborating with subject matter experts.

Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, end users, and suppliers.

Create scopes of work and issue request‑for‑quote packages.

Review project bid requirements, participate in site walkthroughs and meetings, assess geotechnical conditions, draft risk matrices, and prepare take‑offs.

Prepare preliminary budgets for successful tender projects and change‑order pricing.

Drive to win bids, striving for competitive and precise outcomes.

Requirements

Post‑secondary degree from an accredited university or technical college preferred; equivalent trade experience considered.

Minimum 10 years of construction experience in civil works with cost estimating, construction management, or field roles.

Experience working with a large general contractor.

Proven success leading pursuits valued between $10M and $250M.

Experience with alternative delivery and fixed‑price bids.

Strong knowledge of self‑perform civil construction disciplines for estimating and productivity.

Solid understanding of construction methods, planning, scheduling, and sequencing.

Proficiency in bid preparation, quantity take‑offs, trade subcontractor procurement, pricing, and bid closing.

Comprehensive understanding of contract terms, including risk and opportunity assessment.

Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively as a member.

Strong organizational skills and self‑motivation.

Experience estimating water/wastewater/stormwater, open‑cut, and tunnel projects.

Proficiency with heavy bid‑estimating software.

Comfortable working within a standard estimating protocol.

Benefits & Compensation We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. Salary range is $123,000—$140,000 CAD, with adjustments based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer Michels Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Application Process Submit your application through our careers portal at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply. Please note that resumes sent to resume@michelscanada.com will not be considered.

Security Notice Please be aware that some individuals may falsely claim to represent Michels Canada. We do not require payment at any point in the recruitment process and will not collect banking information until you are onboarded. All formal offers are only made after the selection process is complete.

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