Project Estimator - Mixed-Use Projects (Infra & Build)

 

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:
The project estimator will support multidisciplinary teams across infrastructure and building projects in Ontario, reporting to the Lead Surveyor. This role involves managing cost estimates, ensuring compliance with CIQS Rules of Measurement, preparing estimates for labor, materials, and equipment, and implementing risk, escalation, and contingency strategies. The position emphasizes quality, accuracy, and adherence to professional standards. Additionally, the role focuses on enhancing estimating systems, integrating market intelligence, and overseeing cost planning to align projects with financial objectives. The project estimator will also assist the project lead with client and stakeholder relationship management by delivering reliable cost advice throughout all project stages.

Role accountabilities:

• Manage and prepare cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with CIQS Rules of Measurement and professional standards such as CIQS and AACE.
• Implement risk, escalation, and contingency strategies based on project maturity.
• Enhance estimating systems, databases, and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Integrate market intelligence, historical data, and cost modeling into pricing strategies.
• Oversee cost planning and control to align projects with financial objectives and constraints.
• Prepare and validate budgets, recommending cost-saving measures and design alternatives.
• Assist with client and stakeholder relationship management, providing reliable cost advice across project stages.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience: 8+ years in cost estimating/planning for civil, transit, infrastructure, or building projects, including design-build and procurement methods; 2+ years in a Tier 1 consultancy or contractor in Ontario/Canada. Experience with Ontario public sector procurement frameworks (e.g., Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx) is an asset.
• Education and Accreditation: University Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field, with Chartered status in CIQS, RICS, or AACE.
• Construction Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction documents and the Canadian construction market, including material costs, labor rates, and procurement practices.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Cost X or similar estimating software, MS Office, and Primavera (P6).
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with design consultants, contractors, and client representatives.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $89,600 - $134,400. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.