Estimating Manager

Company Overview

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

• Safety Always – our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity – we lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability – we’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion – we provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

• We ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• We believe in helping you build your career through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• We are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives such as Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• We are a leader in sustainable construction, operating responsibly to minimize our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint that improves everyday life through roads, bridges, tunnels, transit systems, and large‑scale site development. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

Reporting to the Director of Pre‑construction, the Estimating Manager will be responsible for the preparation of compliant and comprehensive construction estimates, proposal submissions, and documentation related to various types of civil infrastructure major projects. During the bid preparation process, this individual manages the development of construction cost estimates.

• Overall responsibility and management of construction cost estimate development, bid submissions, and proposal execution strategies.
• Produce detailed cost estimates and proposals that align with overall business objectives and financial requirements.
• Compile inputs from various sources to produce organized proposals, detailed cost estimates, and P6 schedules.
• Collaborate with a team of construction estimators and support personnel to produce the required proposal deliverables.
• Review and comment on customer RFP documents, drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Develop a strategic and competitive construction approach/execution plan for each proposal.
• Identify potential project risks and ensure necessary precautions are implemented to manage exposure.
• Work together with Operations, Project personnel, Business Development, and Senior Management.
• Utilize estimating software to organize estimates per internal guidelines and customer requirements.
• Review and approve estimates and resource requirements developed by estimators for each discipline.
• Prepare project schedules, resource loading, productivity assessments, and cash flows.
• Create technical, commercial, marketing, and promotional documents.
• Chair required proposal initiation, status, and approval meetings with Senior Management.
• Present proposal and estimate details to Senior Management to obtain required approvals.
• Present or ‘turn over’ awarded proposal information and estimate details to the Project Team members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Serve as the main contact for various consultants, engineering firms, and subcontractors.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation to fully understand project scope requirements and associated construction risk elements.
• Prepare and document…