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Civil Estimator
@ Kieswetter Excavating Inc.
Ontario
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Overview
Kieswetter Excavating Inc. is hiring a full-time civil estimator in Waterloo Region, Ontario. The estimator takes projects from detailed take-offs through to final bid across earthmoving, grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, concrete and aggregates work. The posting states Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm with overtime as needed, plus full-time benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Quantity take-offs and cost estimates across civil disciplines
- Analyze drawings, specifications and contract documents
- Research material, equipment and subcontractor pricing
- Identify project risks and opportunities during bidding
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits and client presentations
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years civil construction estimating experience
- Accurate take-offs and reading civil drawings and specs
- Understanding of earthwork, grading, underground utilities, concrete and site servicing
- Knowledge of applicable civil and underground codes and standards
- Microsoft Office proficiency; Bid2Win an asset
- Reliable transportation for a rural location
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering Technology |
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Kieswetter Excavating Inc.
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Job description
Kieswetter Excavating Inc. | Waterloo Region, ON | Full-Time
Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor with over 90 years in business, delivering many of Waterloo Region's high-profile projects across excavating, grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, earthwork, concrete, demolition, and aggregates. We're hiring a motivated estimator with a strong civil background to join our team.
The Role
As part of our estimating team, you'll work closely with ownership, project managers, field staff, and clients — taking projects from detailed take-offs through to final bid across the full range of our civil work, while upholding our standards of quality and integrity. Full-time with benefits.
What You'll Do
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and the stability of a respected, family-owned company — plus the chance to work on infrastructure projects that shape our region.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, with overtime as needed.
Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor with over 90 years in business, delivering many of Waterloo Region's high-profile projects across excavating, grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, earthwork, concrete, demolition, and aggregates. We're hiring a motivated estimator with a strong civil background to join our team.
The Role
As part of our estimating team, you'll work closely with ownership, project managers, field staff, and clients — taking projects from detailed take-offs through to final bid across the full range of our civil work, while upholding our standards of quality and integrity. Full-time with benefits.
What You'll Do
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare cost estimates across all disciplines — earthmoving, grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, concrete, demolition, and aggregates.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents for accuracy.
- Research material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing, and build relationships to secure competitive rates.
- Identify project risks and opportunities during the bid process.
- Coordinate with PMs and field supervisors on practical construction methods.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits, prepare bid submissions, and support client presentations.
- 3+ years of estimating experience in civil construction; breadth across disciplines an asset.
- Proven accuracy with quantity take-offs and the ability to read civil drawings and specs.
- Strong understanding of civil construction methods — earthwork, grading, underground utilities, concrete, and site servicing.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards for civil and underground infrastructure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with B2W (Bid2Win) Estimating an asset.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management.
- Reliable transportation and ability to work in a rural location.
- Civil Engineering Technology diploma or related credential an asset.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and the stability of a respected, family-owned company — plus the chance to work on infrastructure projects that shape our region.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, with overtime as needed.
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