Estimator - Civil

Location: Cambridge, ON (some travel required to sites and meetings)

Vacancy Statement: This is a new position

Travel Requirements

• Travel to project locations and client meetings. Expectations are these will all be in Southwestern Ontario area. Occasional travel outside of these areas may be required.

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor projects undertaken by Amico.


• Complete quantity take-offs, coordinate sub-trade selection and pricing of various scope items using first principles on a divisional basis.


• Updating and maintaining both our contacts database and our construction cost database


• Strive to make the Amico estimating function “State of the Art” with integrated technologies.


• Assist the estimating team and support staff as the need requires to assure estimates are completed in a timely fashion, while investing required time and effort to ensure that the best pricing options are pursued and vetted.


• Support the site team in preparation of contract change orders.


• Overall quality control to achieve and maintain a high level of service to Consultants/Owners.


• Upon successful award, support the contracting process with selected sub-trades to ensure that the level of service provided by our sub-trades/suppliers meet our economic targets and quality standards.


• Promote and maintain a productive “team” working environment within Amico and affiliated Corporations.


• Maintain quality of the highest standard to maintain the Amico corporate image in the community.

• Minimum of 7 years of prior Estimating experience, preferably with infrastructure projects


• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents


• Solid ability to communicate construction know-how through proposal wording


• Knowledge of standard project management software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Estimating software, etc.)


• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure


• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required


• Experience in cost tracking, managing, and directing construction projects will be considered an asset


• Knowledge of contract language / Terms and Conditions will be considered an asset


• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant program will be considered an asset


• Professional English Language Level required.