Estimator, Civil Infrastructure
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full Time
Mid Level
Estimator, Civil Infrastructure
Permanent, full-time
Edmonton, AB, Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON
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. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.
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.
About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.
The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.
Michels Canada is looking for an Estimator, Civil to join our growing preconstruction team! Working directly with a team of estimators and proposal specialists, the estimator will be bidding on Civil infrastructure projects related to open cut trenching, large diameter tunneling, micro tunneling, shaft construction, structural form work and foundations. This position can be based out of our Coquitlam, BC office, in our Canadian headquarters in Nisku, AB, Calgary, AB or Concord, ON.
RESPONSIBILITIES
LANGUAGES
BENEFITS
The target salary range: $85,000-100,000 CAD per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equityWe 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 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: [email protected]
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:
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.
Permanent, full-time
Edmonton, AB, Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON
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. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.
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.
About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.
The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.
Michels Canada is looking for an Estimator, Civil to join our growing preconstruction team! Working directly with a team of estimators and proposal specialists, the estimator will be bidding on Civil infrastructure projects related to open cut trenching, large diameter tunneling, micro tunneling, shaft construction, structural form work and foundations. This position can be based out of our Coquitlam, BC office, in our Canadian headquarters in Nisku, AB, Calgary, AB or Concord, ON.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze contract documents to determine project requirements.
- Contribute to establishing a critical path schedule, including milestones.
- Complete quantity take-offs for labor, equipment, and materials.
- Contribute to pricing for general expenses and project-specific requirements.
- Document all estimate information for project teams upon award and ensure all documents and data support estimate figures.
- Conduct risk analysis for review by the assigned project sponsor.
- Review proposal specifications and attend pre-bid meetings.
- Provide conceptual input on complex projects.
- Track awarded contracts and review competitors.
- Advise on cost, schedule fluctuations, and material improvements.
- Explore value engineering opportunities.
- Review labor and equipment rates.
- Other duties as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent trade experience.
- Minimum 5 years of construction cost estimating and field experience.
- The desire to win.
- Led pursuits valued from $1 to $5 million.
- Knowledge of bid preparation, quantity take-off, trade contractor procurement, pricing, and bid closing.
- Understanding of contract terms and identifying risks and opportunities.
- Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with owners, peers, and industry representatives.
- Experience estimating civil discipline.
- Experience with Heavy Bid estimating software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prior supervision experience is a plus.
LANGUAGES
- Must be able to communicate verbally and through written language (by hand and digitally) in English.
BENEFITS
The target salary range: $85,000-100,000 CAD per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equityWe 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 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: [email protected]
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.
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.
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