Intermediate​/Senior Estimator - Water​/Wastewater Construction

Intermediate / Senior Estimator – Water/Wastewater Construction

Maple Reinders is currently looking to add an experienced Construction Professional to our Civil Estimating team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of civil projects across Canada with a focus on Water / Wastewater.

We are a growing organization and are continually winning new work! Whether the opportunities are Plan Spec, Design/Build, or Construction Management, our Estimator will prepare tenders from concept to submission with an emphasis on understanding and evaluating risk.

The successful candidate will have experience with the following:

• Assuming responsibility for the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates and tenders, employing your experience and working with Maple accepted practices and systems.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications, developing a thorough understanding of the project needs, requirements and risk.
• Selecting and contacting of sub-contractors and suppliers and obtaining quotations.
• Preparing and reviewing suppliers and sub-contractors’ scope of work.
• Preparing quality take-offs, with specific focus on self-performed and self-priced tasks.
• Closing tenders in consultation with senior managers.
• Finalizing final tender submission.
• Assisting with coding of estimates where we are the successful bidder.
• Review of preliminary work schedules using MS Project.
• Identifying construction risks, opportunities and thorough assessment of site conditions, Sub-contractor and Labour availability.
• Liaise, consult, and communicate with Engineers, Architects, Owners, Contractors, and Subcontractors, and provide value engineering and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Assisting Chief Estimator with reviewing bid opportunities and strategies.
• Participating, as a member of a proposal team in the development of P3, Design/Build, Design Build Operate, Construction and/or Project Management opportunities, together with Major Projects staff.
• Participating in the preparation of presentations or proposals with the Major Projects staff.
• Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with Sub-contractors, Suppliers and Engineers.
• Mentoring and coaching junior staff.

Also determining the following:

We are looking for an Estimator with experience working for a general contractor who currently have:

• 7+ years experience estimating Water/Wastewater projects or working in a combined role of Project Manager & Estimator in Water / Wastewater.
• We would also consider applicants with a background as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or trades person with experience in Water / Wastewater construction.
• Mechanical experience in the food & beverage or chemical industry is also an asset.
• Process Mechanical experience preferred.
• Civil (excavation and site piping) experience would be an asset.
• A University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, Red Seal Certification (mechanical related) or a combination of education and industry experience.

Maple Reinders is one of Canada’s most respected and trusted construction firms, delivering innovative solutions for over 55 years . We are a full-service construction provider specializing in ICI buildings (industrial, commercial, institutional) and civil/environmental projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants, composting facilities, energy-from-waste, and biogas systems.

With 500+ team members across six offices nationwide and more than 2,900 projects completed coast-to-coast , we’ve built a reputation for excellence, adaptability, and integrity.

We are proud to be:

• A Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Recipients of numerous awards for
  innovation, sustainability, and design

We want an individual who will embody Maple Reinders core values of

• People – Supporting our people to thrive.
• Integrity – Doing the right thing without compromise.
• Relationships – Building…