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JOB TITLE: Civil / Electrical Utilities Estimator JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time LOCATION: Scarborough, ON INDUSTRY: Construction WORK MODEL: ***100% in office Monday to Friday*** WORK HOURS: 40 hours a week **IMPORTANT** Please note that all applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, for our client, at the time of hire; therefore, must be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen. This is not a position for which our client is offering immigration application sponsorship or support. To apply please send your CV to We thank all candidates for showing interest in this role; however, only retained candidates will be contacted. About our client: Our client is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions to government, institutional and industry clients. They are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, our client is a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and operational excellence. Our client is hiring a Civil / Electrical Utilities Estimator to join their Southern Ontario Utilities team in Scarborough, Ontario. If youre passionate about estimating and engineering, our client is working on exciting projects in transit and with MTO (Ministry of Transportation). This is your chance to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Position overview: As an Estimator, youll play an integral role in preparing take-offs and estimates for transportation. As a key player within the team, youll take ownership of preparing accurate and competitive estimates for utilities work on our transportation and transit initiatives. Youll have the chance to apply your expertise while working on impactful projects with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and beyond. Key Responsibilities: Prepare electrical and civil take-offs/estimates for transportation and transit projects, including Street lighting, Traffic Intersections, Intelligent Traffic Systems, and Duct Banks. Accurately estimate the costs of materials, labour, and equipment using detailed drawings and specifications. Lead the tendering process and implement cost-monitoring and reporting procedures. Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and owners to finalize competitive price packages. Actively engage in site reviews, tender reviews, hand-offs, and project closings. Build and maintain a comprehensive directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors. Propose innovative solutions for project estimates in collaboration with engineers and stakeholders. Develop tender construction schedules and scope-of-work methodologies. Maintain the Bid2Win database for seamless project estimation. Core Competencies: Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset. Detail-oriented with a commitment to teamwork. Education & Experience: A university degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering or Construction Fundamental Electrical trade background is an asset. 5+ years of experience in utilities estimating Experience on transit and/or transportation construction projects is an asset Proficiency in MS Office and Bid2Win estimating software.