Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a well-established, COR-certified heavy civil contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering earthworks, underground utilities, road construction, and site servicing across the Lower Mainland. They are looking for a Civil Estimator who knows how to price civil work accurately, move quickly on tenders, and build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. This is a hands-on role in a close-knit, experienced team where your work directly shapes what the company wins.

A respected, long-standing heavy civil contractor based in Richmond with operations across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. They self-perform a broad scope of civil work — earthworks, underground utilities, road building, concrete, and full-service civil construction — for municipal, commercial, and development clients. Known for dependable delivery, experienced crews, and a practical, no-nonsense approach to getting the job done. This is a tight team where people know the work and take pride in it.

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for civil construction projects — earthworks, underground utilities, road construction, site servicing, and concrete works
• Manage tenders from document receipt through to bid submission
• Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents for scope, risk, and opportunity
• Develop bid packages and pricing summaries for municipal, commercial, and development clients
• Maintain and update unit cost databases and historical pricing data
• Attend pre-bid site visits and tender clarification meetings
• Support handoffs to project teams on awarded work
• Track bid results and market pricing trends
• Assist with change order pricing and value engineering on active projects

• 3+ years of estimating experience in civil construction — earthworks, underground utilities, or road construction
• Solid understanding of civil construction methods, equipment productivity, and material costs in the BC market
• Experience with municipal and private sector tenders in the Lower Mainland preferred
• Proficient in Bluebeam for quantity take-offs; estimating software experience (HCSS Heavy Bid, B2W, or similar) an asset
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Field experience in civil construction is a real advantage
• Comfortable working in a smaller, hands-on team environment
• Post-secondary in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management preferred

• Up to $120,000 base salary depending on experience
• Stable, year-round work with a strong and consistent project pipeline
• Close-knit, experienced team with real depth of civil knowledge
• Richmond head office with Langley yard — central Lower Mainland location
• A company with deep roots in BC civil construction and a reputation that speaks for itself

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