Senior Civil Estimator

About this Opportunity

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, M. Sullivan & Son Limited (“Sullivan”) provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a family owned and professionally operated General Contractor (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to our communities, and over 110 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Sullivan may be right for you. We believe in and support opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

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Your New Role

The Senior Civil Estimator, under the direction of the Manager, Estimating, with a background in site grading, site excavation, and site service estimating within a wide range of sectors including municipal, commercial, industrial, power generation, and nuclear.

This is a key position and requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team to successfully deliver major civil estimates and proposals.

As a Senior Civil Estimator, you will play a lead role in our civil and estimating department, working directly with the estimating team, Manager, Estimating, and our civil management team. You will be responsible for leading complex bid preparations, mentoring junior staff, developing estimating strategies, and ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable proposals across a wide range of municipal, commercial, industrial, power generation, and nuclear projects.

This is a senior level position ideal for an experienced estimator who thrives on technical detail, enjoys leadership responsibilities, and wants to make a lasting impact within a growing and reputable company.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Arnprior, ON office.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

While the Senior Civil Estimator is responsible for a multitude of duties, the main functions include:

Pre-Construction Leadership

• Lead the preparation of accurate, detailed estimates and tenders for heavy civil and underground projects.
• Review drawings and specifications to determine scope, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop bid strategies and make recommendations to Manager, Estimating on go/no-go decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subtrades, and suppliers.
  
  

Estimating & Project Coordination

• Strong knowledge of costing large civil infrastructure projects including site grading, site excavation, and site service, etc.
• Responsible for the preparation of detailed quantity take-offs and bill of materials.
• Lead the preparation of accurate, detailed estimates and tenders for heavy civil and underground projects.
• Establish site specific estimating criteria including crew creation and productivity rates.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring scope coverage and competitiveness.
• Oversee preparation of construction schedules, budgets, ad cash flow projections.
• Support transition from tender to construction by collaborating with project managers, field managers, and foreman.
• Lead change order pricing, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises.
• Coordinate efforts and compile information from other estimating disciplines and the IPC group.
• Provide innovative solutions to estimating issues and problems.
• Develop, maintain and improve procedures, databases, and tools for costing estimating.
• Prepare and present estimate reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• All other duties assigned by the Manager, Estimating.
  
  

Health, Safety, and Environmental:

• Adheres to all safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Communicates and enforces safety standards in conjunction with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer.

Quality:

• Adheres to all processes and procedures in the Sullivan Integrated Management System (S-IMS).
• Ensures the quality of produced efforts reflects the Sullivan quality standards core values.

Preferred Experience and qualifications

• 10 years experience in a Civil Estimating role. Construction experience is an asset.
• A technical diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PQS, Gold Seal, or equivalent designation is considered an asset but is not required.
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of office software packages.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project).
• Knowledge of estimating software’s (Bid2Win, Bluebeam, Agtek Cut/Fill software, and PlanSwift).

Desirable personal attributes

• Strong team player with positive collaborative attitude.
• Work independently and with minimal guidance.
• Advanced ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings.
• Knowledge of estimating methodologies, scheduling, construction practices and project constraints and risks.
• Ability to develop a WBS, detailed bill of materials and estimates.
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal design standards (i.e. OPSS’s).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review and present cost estimates.
• Able to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make timely decisions and meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of different procurement methods, contracts and how they apply to estimating.
• Professional presence with strong client-facing skills.
• Previous mentorship or leadership experience within an estimating team.

What We Offer

• Sullivan believes in work-life balance! As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we offer generous vacation time to all full-time employees.
• Short-Term Incentive Bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program available upon entry.
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Retirement Pension Plan.
• Ongoing training and development programs to support your growth.
• Employee & Family assistance program.
• Active social club committee fostering team connection and engagement.
• A workplace that values flexibility and promotes a health work-life balance.
• A company built on the core values of respect, integrity, and excellence.
• Proudly recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

Sullivan celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Sullivan combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. The salary range for this role is in the range of $100,187 - $121,778/annum. Placement within the range will be based on the candidates’ unique qualifications, experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. This may include a Short-Term Incentive bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development.

The recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.

Should you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position you are interested in.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.