Estimator & Project Manager

Our client, a reputable contracting company based in Kenora, Ontario, specializing in road building, sewer and water infrastructure, and heavy civil construction, is seeking a dedicated Estimator/Project Manager to join their dynamic team. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation, they are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to support the successful delivery of multiple ongoing projects from tender stage through completion.

This role plays a critical part in both pre-construction estimating and project execution, ensuring accurate, competitive, and compliant cost estimates while effectively managing projects in the field. The Estimator/Project Manager will be responsible for cost control, risk assessment, and continuous improvement across the estimating and project management functions.

What You'll Do:

Estimating & Pre-Construction

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects including road building, earthworks, sewer, watermain, and related infrastructure;

• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications to determine project requirements, risks, and constructability considerations;

• Solicit, evaluate, and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure scope coverage, pricing accuracy, and competitiveness;

• Develop bid proposals, pricing summaries, and supporting documentation for submission;

• Participate in bid strategy meetings, including risk identification, value engineering opportunities, and pricing strategies;

• Maintain and update estimating databases, unit rates, historical cost data, and productivity benchmarks;

• Assist with post-bid reviews, estimate-to-actual comparisons, and lessons learned to improve future estimates.

Project Management & Construction Execution

• Provide broad support to the project team, including coordinating, overseeing, and documenting daily operations for multiple projects;

• Oversee all phases of project implementation including:

• Project estimating and budgeting;

• Project planning and scheduling;

• Construction management and field coordination;

• Contract administration and change management;

• Transition successful bids into active projects, including budget setup, scope review, and handover to site teams;

• Monitor project stages to ensure compliance with provincial regulations, laws, specifications, insurance requirements, and company policies;

• Manage project performance by tracking work-in-progress, cost control, change orders, safety, risk, QA/QC, and schedules;

• Identify and manage scope changes, prepare pricing for extras and change orders, and negotiate where required;

• Complete invoicing, progress billing, cost forecasting, and financial reporting;

• Prepare clear and professional communication documents for clients, consultants, inspectors, and other project stakeholders;

• Produce and maintain as-built drawings for civil infrastructure projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D;

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating accuracy, project controls, and operational efficiency;

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience with heavy civil construction estimating, contracting, budgets, scheduling, and QA/QC

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering-in-Training (EIT), or a Construction Engineering degree (P.Eng., C.E.T.) would be an asset;

• Innovative, analytical, and critical decision-making skills with a strong ability to problem solve while adapting to changing priorities;

• Ability to manage multiple bids and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Superior organizational skills and follow-up to successfully take ownership and manage heavy workloads in a challenging work environment;

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and efficiency;

• Must be able and willing to travel to multiple job sites across Northwestern Ontario

• Ability to prioritize workloads, understanding the seasonality and occasional times when longer hours are needed to meet project deadlines;

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software considered an asset;

• Experience working on project construction site(s) and in an office setting;

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal);

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel;

• Must have a valid G driver’s license;

• The ability to pass a Criminal Record Check.

How to Apply: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your resume to sgeorge@fhblack.com.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those individuals who best meet our qualifications will be contacted. All other resumes will be kept on file for future consideration.