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Senior Civil Estimator

Pennecon
7 days ago
On-site
St. John's, NL, Canada
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Senior Heavy Civil Estimator Location: St. John’s, NL Join the Green Infrastructure Partners team, where quality, collaboration, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do. As one of Canada’s leading construction and infrastructure companies, we support a wide range of complex projects across the country, including heavy civil, industrial, infrastructure, and major project work. At Green Infrastructure Partners, our teams are known for delivering big projects, solving complex challenges, and creating exciting growth opportunities for our people. We are looking for experienced, motivated professionals who want to contribute to meaningful work, support successful project delivery, and grow with a team that is building for the future. Why You'll Love Working Here: Competitive Compensation: We believe in paying for top talent. You'll receive a competitive salary, and incentives that reflect your contributions. Interesting Projects: We believe in learning through experience. You'll have the chance to work on exciting, diverse projects that challenge you to think creatively and develop new skills. Health & Wellness Benefits: Your well-being matters to us. We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support with our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), RRSP benefits and gym membership discounts. Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. Join a team that celebrates differences and fosters a collaborative, innovative work environment. What You’ll Do: As a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator , you’ll be responsible for owning the estimating process from initial bid through to final submission. You’ll manage complex estimates independently, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and play a lead role in winning work for our business. You will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with the entire estimating and operating teams to effectively develop the best-in-class proposals. This role supports bid strategy development, mentorship, and close collaboration with operations and project management teams. This is an office-based role with occasional site visits as required. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead end-to-end estimating efforts on heavy civil infrastructure projects including concrete structures, bridges, hydroelectric facilities, windfarms, highways, and earthworks. Provide mentorship and oversight to junior estimators, reviewing their work and supporting their growth. Develop accurate, detailed, and competitive estimates that include labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing. Interpret tender documents, design drawings, and technical specifications to define project scope and cost implications. Oversee preparation of quantity take-offs, material costing sheets, and final estimate documentation in estimating software (Bid2Win or similar). Identify risks and opportunities in project scopes and propose strategic pricing approaches. Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, procurement) and external subcontractors to ensure accurate and timely inputs. Ensure all estimates are aligned with project goals, client requirements, and company standards. Attend site visits as needed and lead estimate reviews prior to submission. Contribute to the development of estimating tools, templates, and best practices to improve accuracy and efficiency across the department. What We're Looking For: We’re excited to meet candidates who have: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5+ years of experience in estimating for civil construction projects, including leadership in developing large-scale bids. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, estimating software, and digital take-off tools; experience with Accubid, Bluebeam, or similar systems is an asset. De…

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