Chief Estimator, Paving & Road Construction

Overview

• Take ownership of high-impact bids for road building and civil projects across the Lower Mainland, with hands-on involvement from estimate through award
• Earn a competitive salary starting $150k-$175k/yr (base + bonus), plus full benefits
• Join a trusted name in construction and take the next step in your career

As part of a large multi-national group of companies, the Mainland Construction Materials family has been proudly supplying high-quality construction products and relationship-driven services since 1970. With our head office, manufacturing facilities, and supply points located throughout the Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland, we’ve played a key role in shaping local communities through road building and material supply for residential, commercial, marine, and environmental projects.

At Mainland, we take pride in living our values, attracting and developing exceptional people, and working collaboratively with our customers to deliver the highest possible value. If you’re seeking a career that offers challenging work, long-term growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact—both within the company and the community—join our team. You’ll be part of a group of over 280 driven professionals who bring passion, dedication, and pride to everything they do.

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Mainland Construction Materials is currently looking for a full-time Chief Estimator to join our Winvan Paving team, based in New Westminster, B.C.

This is a senior, hands-on estimating role responsible for leading bid preparation and producing accurate, competitive cost estimates for road building and civil construction projects. Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief Estimator plays a critical role in winning work, supporting project execution, and strengthening estimating practices by providing mentorship and support to the estimating team.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the preparation of detailed cost estimates for road building, asphalt paving, earthworks, and civil infrastructure projects
• Reviewing tender documents, drawings, and specifications to assess scope, risks, and opportunities
• Completing quantity take-offs and pricing for labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
• Soliciting, evaluating, and incorporating supplier and subcontractor pricing into competitive bids
• Developing bid strategies in collaboration with Operations and senior leadership
• Applying construction methods, production rates, and local market knowledge to ensure accurate pricing
• Liaising with Project Management teams to support bid handover and successful execution of awarded work
• Supporting bid reviews and preparing clear documentation for project handoff
• Providing technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge-sharing to estimators as needed
• Reviewing estimates for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
• Maintaining and improving historical cost data and estimating tools
• Promoting and embedding a safety-first culture across all estimating and bid activities

To qualify, you will need demonstrated experience in road building or paving projects and strong estimating or construction cost exposure within the civil construction industry
. A minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in road building, paving, or mixed civil construction environments will be essential, with the ability to apply market knowledge to competitive bids. The ability to travel to client sites around the lower mainland is required.

A combination of skills and experience will be considered, including backgrounds that blend field-based construction experience with estimating responsibilities.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Associate Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Direct experience estimating road building or paving projects
• Strong technical understanding of earthworks, asphalt, aggregates, utilities, and municipal infrastructure
• Advanced proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and…