Civil Estimator

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Western Canadian construction firm with over 70 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure and heavy civil projects across B.C. and Alberta. Their expertise spans excavation, deep foundations, shoring, demolition, and industrial site prep; often self-performing on high-risk, technically demanding scopes.

This opportunity is available to candidates based in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Delta, Richmond, and Langley/ (Lower Mainland).

• Oversee department standards for deliverables such as bid packages, deliverable formats, and budget tracking tools
• Prepare timely and accurate bid estimates through quantity take-offs using estimating software, spreadsheet software, hand calculations, etc.
• Assist with determining which jobs to put through the bid process and which jobs to pass up due to current circumstances
• Assign responsibilities to the estimating team on each project
• Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm complete scope
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Prepare instructions to bidders, bid form, and other bid solicitation information
• Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented

• 5+ years of estimating experience
• Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience in Heavy Bid software, is an asset
• Post‑secondary degree, diploma, and/or equivalent related work experience
• Valid BC driver’s license

• RRSP Matching
• Fully paid premiums

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Civil Engineering

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