Senior Civil Estimator - Canada; Concord

Senior Civil Estimator – Full‑time, Permanent. Locations:
Nisku, AB;
Coquitlam, BC;
Concord, ON. Michels Canada is a national general contractor in infrastructure and energy construction. This role is part of the pre‑construction team, leading a bid portfolio and collaborating with estimators, proposal specialists, and subject‑matter experts to prepare bids for civil infrastructure projects across Canada.

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct unsafe actions or conditions.
• Produce accurate, timely, and well‑organized estimates.
• Analyze drawings and specifications for the best construction method scenarios, engaging SMEs for collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong 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, review and confirm geotechnical conditions, draft and evaluate risk matrix, and prepare take‑offs.
• Prepare preliminary budgets for all successful tender projects and change order pricing.
• Drive to win bids—striving for competitive, precise outcomes.

• Related post‑secondary degree from an accredited university or technical college preferred; equivalent trade experience considered.
• Minimum 10years of construction in civil works with cost estimating, construction management, or field experience.
• 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 disciplines of civil construction 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 contribute effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational skills and self‑motivation.
• Experience estimating water/wastewater/stormwater, open‑cut and tunnel projects.
• Proficient with heavy bid estimating software.
• Comfortable working within a standard estimating protocol.

Competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging, collaborative environment.

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and consider all applicants 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.