Civil Estimator

About the Company

Our client is a well-established civil construction contractor based in the Fraser Valley, delivering municipal and development-related infrastructure projects throughout the Lower Mainland. The company is known for its practical approach, strong relationships with municipalities, and a tight-knit team culture. With a focus on roadwork, utilities, and servicing projects, they prioritize consistency, accountability, and long-term partnerships over chasing mega-projects.

As a Civil Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of municipal and civil construction projects. This is a remote-first role suited to an experienced estimator who values autonomy, collaboration, and hands-on involvement in the bidding process.

• 5+ years’ experience with a strong background in municipal/civil construction estimating.
• Local to Vancouver / Lower Mainland / Fraser Valley (BC).
• Remote-first / Work-from-home.
• Must be able to attend site walks and pre-bid meetings as required.
• Occasional visits to the Abbotsford-area office.

• Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000 (DOE) + Benefits.

• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Attend site walks and pre-bid meetings as required.
• Perform quantity take-offs for civil scopes (earthworks, roadworks, utilities).
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Prepare detailed, accurate cost estimates and bid summaries.
• Identify risks, constructability issues, and value opportunities.

• Collaborate with ownership and project teams during bid reviews.
• Assist with bid strategy, pricing adjustments, and final submissions.
• Support handover to project management after award.

• Work closely with internal teams in a small, collaborative environment.
• Contribute to improving estimating processes and consistency.
• Maintain honest, clear communication throughout the bid cycle.

• 3–5+ years of civil construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of municipal civil work, including roads and utilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple bids with varying deadlines.
• Proficiency with construction software.
• Experience with municipal tendering processes in BC.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; ability to travel to active sites daily.

• Municipal road construction and rehabilitation.
• Storm drainage and flood recovery work.
• Shallow-to-mid depth utilities.
• Force main replacement and servicing.
• Subdivision, development servicing, and site preparation.
• Municipal maintenance-style civil projects.
• Project Size Range:
  Approximately $100K – $12M.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.