Senior Civil Estimator

Join Our Team as a Senior Civil Estimator out of the GTA, ON area (Remote Opportunity)

Join the Green Infrastructure Partners (Heavy Civil major projects team), where quality and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do! With a full range of multi-discipline services, we set the standard in mechanical and electrical construction, steel fabrication, and welding. Our team’s expertise consistently delivers top-tier performance, ensuring that clients and partners receive the best value on every project. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team that is committed to excellence and innovation, we’d love to have you on board!

This role will support the GIP Atlantic Team, located in St. John’s, NL, with bidding major projects. However, the candidate will be able to work remotely, with occasional travel to NL for bid reviews, and throughout the Country for tender site visits.

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.
• Work with Industry Experts: Join a team of highly skilled professionals with decades of experience in heavy civil and marine construction.
• Mentor Future Talent – Support and guide junior estimators, helping build a strong internal pipeline of future leaders.
• Interesting Projects: You’ll work on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects that challenge you to think creatively and develop new skills.
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support through our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and RRSP benefits.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior 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.

Your day to day will involve:

• Lead end-to-end estimating efforts on heavy civil infrastructure projects including concrete structures, bridges, hydroelectric facilities, 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.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in estimating for civil construction projects, including leadership in developing large-scale bids.
• Proficiency in Bid2Win or similar estimating software.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage high-value, multidisciplinary estimates under tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, risk evaluation, and cost modeling.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to thrive in both independent and team-driven environments.

Project Details & Expectations:

• Note, this is a remote first opportunity that would work collaboratively within the main office out of St. John’s, NL
• Various site visits will be required, as stated in bid documents.

At GIP (Pennecon Heavy Civil), we’re committed to:

Put Safety First, Always

• By doing everything we can to ensure everyone gets home safely every day
• By making safety part of everything we do

Do What’s Right

• By acting with Integrity and discipline
• Be being honest and learning from our mistakes
• By treating people with respect

Collaborate to Win

• By working across GIP to get the best result
• By adopting a continuous improvement mindset
• By communicating clearly and authentically

Build our Communities

• By caring for the communities where we work and live
• By embracing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• By challenging ourselves to live and work sustainably