Estimator - Civil

• Minimum Salary 140,000
• Midpoint Salary 150,000
• Maximum Salary 160,000

Come Build Your Career at Amico

Amico delivers complex and impactful infrastructure projects that help communities grow, move and thrive. From highways and bridges to transit and residential and commercial environments, our work strengthens Ontario’s communities and helps build a more connected future.

As a Canadian-owned and operated construction company, Amico brings together expertise in general contracting, civil engineering and road building to deliver projects of significant scale and complexity. Through careful planning, innovative thinking and disciplined execution, we work alongside our clients and partners to create infrastructure that will serve communities for generations.

At Amico, our people are at the heart of our success. As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, we are proud to be recognized for the strength of our leadership, culture and commitment to continuous improvement. We foster a collaborative, inclusive and performance-driven environment where employees are empowered to contribute their expertise, take on meaningful challenges and continue developing their careers.

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil infrastructure projects. This role supports the full bid lifecycle including bid review, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor coordination, pricing analysis, proposal development, and project handoff to operations.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for heavy civil construction projects managing full estimating lifecycle, from bid document review through submission and project close-out.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and contract documents to determine scope and constructability.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing, particularly for electrical and other specialized scopes.
• Develop and write technical proposals and bid documentation to support project submissions.
• Support technical writing and communication required for bid packages and internal reviews.
• Analyze project schedules and understand impacts on cost and resources.
• Utilize scheduling knowledge, including familiarity with Primavera P6, to interpret construction timelines during estimating.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate cost assumptions and bid strategies.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and contribute to project close-out and lessons learned for future estimates.
• Leading project meetings and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.

• Post secondary degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of combined experience in construction project management and estimating, preferably in ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience estimating heavy civil or infrastructure construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience with construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, and bid preparation.
• Proficiency with Heavy Bid estimating software is preferred.
• Understanding of construction schedules and Primavera P6 is an asset.
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Strong technical writing and proposal development skills.
• Excellent communication and subcontractor coordination abilities.
• Knowledge ofself-performed construction capabilities and subcontractor management.

Vacancy statement:

This position is a new role that is currently vacant within our company.

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