Civil Estimator - Michels Canada

Civil Estimator
Full-time, Permanent
Concord, ON; Coquitlam, BC; or Nisku, AB

Work with people who treat you like friends.

Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others. The Michels Canada team show up every day with a “want to win” attitude.

Michels Canada will equip you with the tools and support you need to support this Team and empower you to contribute to impactful Construction solutions that shape strong Construction plans.

About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in Infrastructure and Energy construction. Michels Canada has offices in Nisku, AB, Coquitlam, BC, and Toronto, ON.  

Michels Canada is a business within the Michels Family of Companies, which is a privately and family‑owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. Michels was originally founded and is still headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

Michels Canada is adding a Civil Estimator to join our preconstruction team. In this role, you will support the development of competitive and accurate estimates while collaborating closely with senior estimators, proposal specialists, and subject matter experts on civil infrastructure bids across Canada. The Estimator will contribute to bids involving open-cut water/sewer/storm pipe, TBM tunneling support, micro‑tunneling, piling works, access shaft construction, structural foundations concrete, buried concrete structures, and other utility‑related components. This exciting position can be based out of our offices in Coquitlam, BC; Concord, ON; or Nisku, AB.

Responsibilities:

• 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. 

Requirements:

• 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 HeavyBid or similar estimating software platforms.

Benefits:
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 www.michelscanada.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/

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: careers@michelscanada.com

No recruitment agencies, please!

**Please be aware! **
 It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

• Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
• All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com or @michels.us.
• Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
• We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

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 hrcompliance@michelscanada.com.

Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply.

Please note: 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. 

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