Civil Construction Estimator

Overview

MacKay Contracting is a heavy civil contractor built on performance, grit, and follow through. For over 40 years, we've delivered critical infrastructure across Western Canada, and we're expanding to the U.S. market with the same reputation for tough, high-quality work.

We specialize in complex civil construction : highways, bridges, mine support, reclamation, and earthworks in remote terrain and challenging conditions. We don't chase easy work; we win the ones that matter. When we commit, we deliver. No excuses.

What You'll Get to Do

As a Civil Construction Estimator, you'll be responsible for developing accurate, competitive estimates that help us win civil and infrastructure projects across the western U.S. You'll work remotely, reporting to our Estimating Lead and collaborating with field teams, project managers, and senior leadership across state and national borders. You won't just be punching numbers into a spreadsheet or software. You'll be driving strategy and pricing work we intend to win. You'll lead the preparation of accurate, competitive cost estimates for complex projects, from roadbuilding and utilities to reclamation, contract mining, and mine infrastructure.

You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, and leadership turning project details into real numbers that reflect how we actually build the work.

Your Role Includes

• Reviewing project specs, drawings, and contract documents to determine scope and key risks
• Visiting project sites to gather first-hand intel and identify constructability factors
• Quantifying materials, labour, equipment, and production rates with precision
• Sourcing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing to strengthen your numbers
• Leveraging historical data, internal rates, and market trends to support bid strategy
• Preparing detailed takeoffs and estimate breakdowns across all major civil scopes
• Building bid summaries, risk registers, and backup packages for internal reviews
• Participating in bid strategy sessions and handover meetings
• Continuously improving our estimate database and cost history tracking

Who You Are

You're a builder at heart, but your strength is in preconstruction. You understand scopes like earthworks, roadbuilding, underground utilities, and environmental work, and you know how to price them with accuracy and foresight. You're not afraid to get into the details, ask questions, and hold the line on what it takes to execute the work properly.

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What's In It for You

We build the work that others avoid. If you're an estimator who thrives on complexity, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to be part of a team that wins and delivers, we want to hear from you.

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