Estimator (Civil Construction)

Civil Estimator

Full-time, Permanent

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. 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.

Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in Infrastructure and Energy construction. 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. Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Foster and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, end users, and suppliers.

Review bid requirements, participate in site walkthroughs and project meetings, review geotechnical information, assist with risk identification, and complete quantity take‑offs.

A related post‑secondary degree from an accredited university or technical college is preferred; 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.

Experience estimating Water/Wastewater/Stormwater, Open Cut, and Tunnel‑related projects is an asset.

Experience using HeavyBid or similar estimating software platforms.

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#This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. 93,000—$105,000 CAD

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