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Senior Civil Estimator role at Stantec Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator with a strong background in civil engineering within our Program Management group. Candidates should have experience across a wide range of sectors, including transit, healthcare, and nuclear. Your Key Responsibilities Strong knowledge of costing large civil infrastructure projects including earthworks, water, wastewater, etc. Responsible for the preparation of detailed quantity take-offs and bill of materials Responsible for the preparation and review of all classes of estimates of probable costs at each design milestone on projects across North America. Assess merit and cost for project changes and claims and support negotiations. Coordinate efforts and compile information from other estimating disciplines. Provide innovative solutions to estimating issues and problems. Develop, maintain and improve procedures, databases, earlyphase cost models, templates, and tools for cost estimating. Establish sitespecific estimating criteria including wage and personhour productivity rates. Provide input and recommendations for estimating requirements relative to staffing for the full range of estimating activities. Perform cost risk assessment and probabilistic simulations to establish project contingency and project reserve. Develop cost loading for project schedule. Support project procurement. Prepare and present project cost reports to internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to and support project pursuits. Other estimating and cost management activities as required. Your Capabilities and Credentials Strong team player with a positive collaborative attitude. Work independently with minimal guidance. Knowledge of cost estimating, CIQS and AACE guidelines and best practices, engineering design, construction practices and procurement for major projects. Knowledge of estimating methodologies, scheduling, construction practices and project constraints and risks. Knowledge of other estimating disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Subway Systems and industry costing software. Ability to develop a WBS, detailed bill of materials and estimates for multibilliondollar programs. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost estimating projects. Ability 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. Knowledge of different procurement methods, contracts and how they apply to estimating. Proficient in MS Office and knowledgeable of estimating software (Sage Estimating and others). Advanced technical knowledge of cost estimating, CIQS and AACE guidelines and best practices, engineering design, construction practices and procurement for major projects. Education and Experience Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 10 years of experience in a Civil estimating role. Construction experience is an asset. Cost consultants experience an asset. PQS or equivalent designation is preferred. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. #ProgramManagement Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for parttime roles will be prorated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular fulltime and parttime employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group taxfree savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, shortterm/longterm disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group taxfree savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham Organization: 1262 Transpt-CA PMCM-Markham ON Employee Status: Regular Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 31/12/2025 05:12:30 Req ID: 1003575 #additional Seniority level MidSenior level Employment type Fulltime Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stantec by 2x Get notified about new Senior Estimator jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada . Vaughan, Ontario, Canada CA$55,000.00-CA$75,000.00 3 weeks ago Greater Toronto Area, Canada $120,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Mississauga, Ontario, Canada CA$70,000.00-CA$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr