Estimator - Environmental Remediation - #231709

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Title: Estimator - Environmental Remediation

Work Location: Leduc, AB

Department: Environmental Remediation

At KBL, we do things differently. As Western Canada’s largest environmental waste management company—born in the North and built on resilience—we’ve grown by trusting our people, keeping them safe, and backing bold ideas. We're proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!

We're looking for an Environmental Remediation Estimator to support our growing team. In this role, you'll develop accurate, competitive, and strategically aligned cost estimates and financial proposals that drive KBL's growth. Working collaboratively across operations, project management, finance, and business development, you'll help deliver winning proposals while identifying commercial opportunities and managing project risk.

What You'll Do

• Develop accurate cost estimates, pricing schedules, commercial assumptions, and financial proposals for competitive bids, RFPs, RFQs, and other client opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Technical Leads, Operations, Finance, and Business Development to build comprehensive estimates that reflect project scope, execution strategy, and client requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing, evaluate quotations, and identify cost risks, value opportunities, and pricing strategies that strengthen proposal competitiveness.
• Maintain and improve estimating tools, templates, historical cost data, pricing workbooks, and financial proposal standards to support continuous improvement.
• Support strategic growth initiatives by providing commercial analysis, market intelligence, project handovers, and estimating expertise throughout the proposal lifecycle.
  
  

Who You Are

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Business, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent operations, estimating, or field experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in cost estimating, project controls, proposal pricing, construction estimating, or project management, preferably within environmental services, remediation, demolition, civil construction, waste management, industrial services, logistics, or engineering environments.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail and strong commercial judgement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and proposal deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across operations, finance, project management, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality work.
  
  

What You Need

• Strong understanding of RFP, RFQ, tender, procurement, and bid compliance processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, linked workbooks, scenario analysis, and structured estimating models.
• Ability to read and interpret scopes of work, specifications, drawings, schedules, pricing forms, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating subcontractor and vendor quotations and developing comparative pricing analyses.
• Experience identifying cost risks, pricing opportunities, scope gaps, and commercial considerations.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as Bluebeam, InEight, or equivalent tools is considered an asset.
• Experience with ERP systems, CRM software, project controls, or cost tracking systems is considered an asset.
• Professional certifications such as Gold Seal, CIQS/PQS, PMP, CAPM, or construction estimating training are considered assets.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits, client meetings, pre-bid meetings, and regional conferences.
  
  

We’re committed to providing a safe, supportive work environment.

Reasonable accommodations are available to those who qualify.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Trust & Empowerment: Empowered culture with minimal bureaucracy- just real responsibility, ownership, and the flexibility to do your best work
• Growth & Agility: We’re entrepreneurial by nature—quick to adapt and deeply invested in your development
• Care & Commitment: From top-tier benefits (including $3,000 annually for psychological support) to a focus on safety and wellness, we put our people first
• Meaningful Impact: Your work helps build safer, cleaner communities across Canada and that’s something to be proud of
  
  

Why You'll Love Our Perks

• Competitive wage, allowances and above-market benefits
• RRSP matching, Health Care Spending Account, Wellness account, and flexible work options where feasible
• Paid training and development opportunities, Manager training program, formal Employee Recognition program
  
  

We're Proud of Where We Come From - and Where We're Going

Founded in the North in 2006 and led by an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, KBL continues to grow with purpose and agility. We share our success with our people and invest in their well-being every step of the way.

KBL is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please notify us if you require any.

Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants as per contractual requirements for certain postings. We encourage you to self-identify your Indigenous status and community on your resume if applicable

Learn more and apply today at www.kbl.ca

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