Civil Estimator

Gulf Operators Ltd. is a civil contractor experienced in all aspects of civil work including concrete work, excavation, water and sewer, as well as aggregate production and sales.

Thinking about the next step in your civil estimating career? We have the ideal opportunity! As Civil Estimator, you will bring your construction industry experience to play a key role on our Business Development team and confidently navigate through the bid process, beginning to end, to ensure all bids are submitted on time with the highest of quality.

The Civil Estimator will ensure proposals meet consistent standards and coordinate the collection of key proposal inputs such as scope, costs, engineering requirements, examples of previous projects, and other information required to respond to bids or requests for proposals. In addition, you are able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and bring lots of energy to make process recommendations to support our culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid process including initiating bid kick off meetings with internal stakeholders, respond to pre-qualifications, RFQ’s, RFP’s and preparing bid for General Manager’s review and approval.
• Coordinate resources to ensure all bids are submitted on time and are of consistent quality.
• Prepare contract briefing sheets so important contract compliance items are summarized and communicated to Operations.
• Interact with team members on pricing exercises.
• Document customer requirements, working with internal departments, and create proposals to meet requirements.
• Maintain strong internal relationships to gather relevant, accurate, information.
• Calculation of quantities and take offs.
• Request pricing from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Preparing big bond and insurance requests for contracts.
• Update and maintain contract and customer files.
• Organize bid submission reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with estimating, bid management, and contract management.
• Experience in the Construction industry is considered an asset.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including meeting facilitation.
• Exceptional written and communication skills.
• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with estimating systems including Bid2Win, as well as MS Office.
• Ability to work independently to complete team deliverables.

About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team Join Gulf Operators , a leader in civil construction and one of the largest producers of high-quality aggregate in the Maritimes. With over 40 years of experience serving the New Brunswick market and providing aggregate products across the Maritimes, Gulf Operators is known for delivering tailored solutions to the toughest challenges. Our expertise spans renewable energy, wind projects, refinery infrastructure, marine terminals, road and rail construction, and more. At Gulf Operators, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes safety, environmental responsibility, and quality, supported by a highly trained workforce and a well-maintained fleet. If you're seeking a rewarding career with a company committed to excellence and innovation, Gulf Operators is the place to build your career !