Posted 3 months ago
Civil Estimator
@ Firma Contracting Inc.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Firma Contracting Inc. is hiring a Civil Estimator in Saskatoon to lead estimates and proposals for civil construction projects. The role covers bid monitoring, tender estimating, drawing and specification review, and handoff to operations. The posting states a competitive total compensation package and a collaborative culture, but no salary figure.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor bid sites and pursue new work opportunities
- Manage estimating for tendering phase of projects
- Analyze drawings, specifications and risk exposure
- Coordinate tenders with clients, subcontractors and vendors
- Hand off projects to operations and project management
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years construction estimating on mid to large civil projects
- Experience estimating underground utility scopes (asset)
- Experience from RFQ phase to project award
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Project and Adobe
- Valid driver's licence
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Firma Contracting Inc.
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Full company description
FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS. We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to assist our clients in finding ways to reduce costs and shorten schedules wherever possible. Our company mission is to perform the highest level of work quality within a safe environment, on time and on budget. Firma provides transparency, value and efficient project management to all of our clients while building positive, trustworthy relationships along the way.
- LinkedIn followers
- 347
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 26
- Reported office locations
- 310 Wall Street, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N7, CA
- Edmonton, Alberta, CA
- Other recorded names
- Firma Contracting Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS. We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Saskatoon, SK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Firma Contracting Inc. is a growing western Canadian based civil contracting company. This is a new position, and we are looking for someone that can lead estimates and proposals in Saskatoon.
Firma offers candidates a highly collaborative environment for growth and leadership opportunity. We have a dynamic team with a great workplace culture. Our total compensation package is competitive because we value the people that make our business and develop relationships that make it succeed and flourish.
The Civil Estimator is responsible for monitoring bid sites, chasing down bid leads, evaluating bid / tender specifications and drawings, ensuring that the operations team has a clear understanding of the project, scope, risks and requirements. The Civil Estimator must follow-up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that bids are received. The Civil Estimator also assists the Project Management teams in project handoff and startup. Critical for success are the ability to take direction, work independently, manage time effectively, and demonstrate an acute attention to detail.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Monitor bid sites, follow up on leads and seek out work opportunities
- Manage the estimating process during tendering phase of all projects
- Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates and new project set-up documents, including bids, construction management, design builds, cost estimates and control budgets
- Analyze drawings and specifications and determine potential risk exposure
- Coordinate tender process and maintain a good relationship with clients, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, end users and suppliers
- Coordinate with senior management, HSE, human resources and other potential stakeholders in the development of comprehensive proposals
- Attend site meetings, bid meetings, pre-construction meetings as needed and disseminate project information to the appropriate operations personnel
- Create and issue quotes/proposal submission documents
- Review bid requirements for projects, prepare and attend site walkthroughs and project site meetings, review and confirm geotechnical conditions, draft risk matrix and prepare take-offs
- Assist in creating preliminary budget for all successful tender projects, and change order pricing
- Work with project manager for turnover to operations.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years experience of construction estimating on mid to large scale civil construction projects
- Experience estimating underground utility scopes is an asset
- Personable and great at building relationships
- Skilled in negotiating
- Experience from RFQ phase to project award
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), MS Project and Adobe
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Experienced in reading plans and specifications
- Highly organized and collaborative
- Strong communication skills – able to delegate and provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail
- Valid driver’s licence
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