Civil Estimator - Michels Canada Concord Coquitlam, BC; Nisku, Alberta

Civil Estimator – Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Concord, ON;
Coquitlam, BC; or Nisku, AB – Work with people who treat you like friends.

Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in infrastructure and energy construction. We are adding a Civil Estimator to join our preconstruction team and support the development of competitive and accurate estimates for civil infrastructure bids across Canada. The position can be based out of our offices in Coquitlam, BC;
Concord, ON; or Nisku, AB.

• 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 or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and well‑organized estimates.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to support construction and competitive estimating approaches, while engaging subject matter experts for collaboration.
• Foster and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, end users, and suppliers.
• Create scopes of work and assist with issuing request‑for‑quote packages.
• Review bid requirements, participate in site walkthroughs and project meetings, review geotechnical information, assist with risk identification, and complete quantity take‑offs.
• Assist in developing preliminary budgets for successful tenders and change order pricing.
• Contribute to competitive bids through strong attention to detail and cost accuracy.

• A related post‑secondary degree from an accredited university or technical college is preferred; equivalent trade experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil construction, with exposure to cost estimating, construction management, or field operations.
• Experience working with a general contractor or major subcontractor.
• Proven experience contributing to bids for small through large‑scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Alternative Delivery and Fixed Price bid models is an asset.
• Knowledge of civil self‑perform disciplines and construction productivity fundamentals.
• Solid grasp of construction methods, planning, scheduling, and sequencing.
• Working knowledge of bid preparation, quantity take‑off, subcontractor procurement, pricing, and bid close‑out processes.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities within contract documents with guidance from senior team members.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience estimating Water/Wastewater/Stormwater, Open Cut, and Tunnel‑related projects is an asset.
• Experience using Heavy Bid or similar estimating software platforms.

We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to:

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to  All job postings at Michels Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. While Michels Canada may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support part of the screening process, applications are still reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to ensure a thorough and fair evaluation.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.