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Estimator - Civil

Reference Number: JJ198050325

Date Posted: 03/26/2025

Country: Canada

Province: Ontario

City: Cornwall

Job Type: Permanent

Salary Range: $60,000+

Job Description

Our client is a family owned and operated construction business that continues to build their brand by decommissioning, demolition and redeveloping projects!

What We Offer: 
  • Salary:   $60,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually depending on experience
  • Working hoursFull-time  8-hour days Monday to Friday
  • BenefitsHealth, Dental, Life Insurance, paid time off and more.
What You'll Do: 
  • Execute specialized Civil Engineering tasks, including Shoring of Excavations (SOE), ground improvement, dewatering, piling, soil or rock anchors, soil grouting, earthwork, backfill, grading, etc., across all locations.
  • Analyze documents, drawings, specifications, and proposals to prepare accurate cost estimates.
  • Conduct site visits prior to cost estimation to gather necessary information.
  • Collaborate with Operations staff to obtain input and ensure comprehensive estimates.
  • Perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings where applicable.
  • Formulate comprehensive costs for tender submissions, encompassing labor, equipment, materials, rentals, and subcontracts.
  • Manage the handover process following project award.
  • Maintain organized files and correspondence for active and completed tenders.
  • Contribute to project success and learning through effective communication and collaboration.
  • Assist with Post Bid/Post Project Analysis completion and facilitate associated learning and communication.
  • Foster positive relationships with Clients, Consultants, and key subcontractors.
  • Be stationed on major projects as required.
 
What We're Looking For: 
  • bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Civil Technology (CET), or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in civil construction estimating.
  • Proficiency with the Google platform (Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.).
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Comprehensive understanding of site conditions impacting bid costs and constructability.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with the job handover process from estimating to operations.
  • Bi-lingual proficiency (French/English) in both written and spoken forms is considered an asset.
Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!  
Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.  

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact the Cornwall Team at 613-938-4777 .

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Date Posted:
03/26/2025

Job Category:
GL - Construction / Outdoors

Job Location:
Cornwall, Ontario

Job Type:
Permanent