Civil Estimator

Job No: PENNECON125
Location: St. John's

Join Our Team as a Civil Estimator at Pennecon Heavy Civil!

Join Pennecon Heavy Civil, a company with over 50 years of excellence in the construction industry! We are known for tackling Canada’s most demanding infrastructure projects—from roadways and bridges to hydroelectric facilities and wind farms—often in some of the country's toughest environments. Our reputation for hard work, passion, and a can-do attitude is unmatched. If you're driven to work on exciting, high-impact projects and be part of a dedicated team that thrives on overcoming challenges, we want to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

  • Competitive Compensation: We believe in paying for top talent. You'll receive a competitive salary and incentives that reflect your contributions.
  • Work with Industry Experts: Join a team of highly skilled professionals with decades of experience in heavy civil and marine construction, providing mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities.
  • Interesting Projects: You’ll work on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects that challenge you to think creatively and develop new skills.
  • Health & Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support through our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and RRSP benefits.
  • Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

What You’ll Do:

As a Civil Estimator you will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy civile construction projects. Your day-to-day will involve:

  • The accurate and timely preparation of full-cost heavy civil estimates for projects including materials, equipment, labour and subcontracts;
  • Generating project budgets, managing change orders & closing out projects once completed;
  • Reviewing specifications and design drawings to determine the total scope of work to be performed, material requirements and associated costs to be included in the final estimate price;
  • Carry out site visits as required;
  • Scrutinize tender documents, drawings and specifications and identify key points;
  • Liaise with the customer in a professional manner regarding queries and tender documentation;
  • Produce detailed quantity take offs and material costing sheets in estimating software;
  • Negotiate with multiple suppliers & specialist subcontractors;
  • Working under pressure to meet tender submission deadlines and reacting to changes;
  • Produce clear and accurate costings for final review before final submission;
  • Produce systems for similar re-occurring tenders
  • Risk impacts when bidding and estimating on scopes of work

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • Bachelor’s Engineer with a concentration in civil, or a Diploma of Civil Engineering Technology;
  • At minimum 5+ years’ experience in a civil construction environment;
  • Heavy experience estimating work with concrete structures, bridges, highways, hydro-electric dams, and earthworks;
  • Experience with using Bid2Win or equivalent estimating software;
  • Heightened knowledge of risk when applied to contracts within construction;
  • Ability to multitask and execute work within deadlines;
  • Be able to work well unsupervised as well as within a team environment;
  • Strong work ethic

 Project Details & Expectations:

  • Candidates must be willing to work extended schedules, including weekends and holidays.
  • Travel away from home is required; competitive living-out allowances will be provided.

Our Commitment:

At Pennecon, we’re committed to:

  • Our People: We’ll provide opportunities for you to advance your career and support your development through continuous learning.
  • Our Community: We are committed to supporting our communities through charitable donations, sponsorships, and employee volunteerism, with a focus on mental health, education, and making a positive impact where we live and work.
  • Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality: We are committed to safety excellence by promoting a zero-incident policy, holding every employee accountable for minimizing risks, and continuously improving our health, safety, and environmental practices through active participation and best practices.
  • Indigenous Participation: We are committed to fostering strong partnerships with Indigenous communities by promoting equitable employment, supporting sustainable economic prosperity, and building positive relationships through meaningful consultation, business development, and leadership.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to join a company that puts you first and offers exciting challenges, we’d love to hear from you! Visit our website www.pennecon.com for more information or to submit your resume and cover letter.


About Pennecon:

Pennecon is a leading provider of integrated solutions throughout the Heavy Civil, Industrial, Services & Maintenance, and Marine Industries. From breaking new ground to commissioning and ongoing site maintenance, we deliver the best solutions, service and quality at every stage of the project. Powered by an energetic team all across Canada, we are united by our passion and determination to deliver results on the most complex jobs.

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