Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering
Job in
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Listing for:
Bockstael Construction
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-27
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor
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Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Opportunities for Estimator
Bockstael Construction is a reputable and innovative construction firm known for its commitment to exceptional customer service, excellence and continuous improvement, and supporting the community. With a rich history spanning over 110 years, Bockstael has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality projects by operating with excellence; prioritizing collaboration, transparency, and the client experience; and operating with a sense of urgency.
We deliver projects across various sectors, including commercial, institutional, industrial, and multifamily residential. Our collaborative approach, commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, and culture of teamwork is a place where you can grow your career while building a better Manitoba.
The Project Estimator is responsible for the preparation of bids and the preconstruction cost management of small to large scale projects.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Review specifications and drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work, bid strategy, and required contents of estimates.Perform quantity take-offs and assemble cost estimates, including obtaining material supply and subcontractor quotations, and closing tenders.Develop pre-bid construction schedule, alternative pricing, and additional requirements to provide complete and compliant tender submission.Participate in construction management or design-build project development activities including set-up of sub-trade tender packages, project planning, cost saving alternatives and control estimate development.Collaborates with the team to develop, recommend, and implement the project execution plan after being awarded the project.Prepare project budgets from preliminary design information.Preference will be given to the candidates with the following qualifications:
Technical graduate in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Engineering, or equivalent; GSC considered an asset.2-3+ years of “Hands-on” experience in the capacity of an Estimator or similar role. This experience should include a full range of project delivery methods including tenders and construction management.Understanding of civil engineering and construction processes.Understanding of buildings engineering and construction cost estimating techniques.Experience using Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technology.Design-build experience.Proven skills in quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimating techniques and working with sub-trades.Excellent conceptual estimating / budgeting skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).Sound decision-making and creative problem-solving skillsSelf-starter with a self-imposed desire to exceed everyday expectations.High degree of detail orientation and technical accuracy in numerical calculations.
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