Estimator

Description

In this role you will manage the full estimating and bidding cycle, from deadline and budget development to contractor selection and proposal preparation. You will collaborate with internal teams, vendors, contractors and clients, analyze project specifications and drawings, and perform quantity take‑offs and estimate preparation using historical data.

• Oversee estimating and bidding process for general contracting projects, managing deadlines, budgets, and contractor selection.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams, vendors, contractors, and clients.
• Analyze specifications, drawings, and timelines to identify opportunities and risks.
• Build relationships with vendors and contractors, solicit bids, and manage tender closures.
• Perform quantity take‑offs and prepare detailed estimates using historical data and industry knowledge.
• Deliver estimate turnover to project management and conduct post‑project reviews for continuous improvement.
• Assess construction documents for completeness and identify inherent project risks.

Requirements

We are hiring an Estimator to bid and prepare proposals for General Contracting projects across Western Canada. An ideal fit values relationships, has strong acumen for numbers and conceptualizing large‑scale projects, and brings an understanding of various trade scopes to a rigorous proposal process.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of estimating experience in civil construction (junior candidates considered), a relevant post‑secondary credential, and strong people skills for building relationships and negotiating. You should be knowledgeable about modern construction practices, costs, budgets, project management, and risk assessment, and be detail‑oriented, assertive and innovative in problem solving.

• Apply 3+ years of civil construction estimating experience (junior candidates considered).
• Hold a post‑secondary diploma or degree in construction management, estimating, or engineering (asset).
• Demonstrate strong relationship‑building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Possess knowledge of modern construction practices, costs, budgets, and bidding schedules.
• Exhibit detail‑orientation, assertiveness, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Benefits

Our company offers a great culture that prioritizes people, diversity, fun and transparency, along with opportunities to be entrepreneurial in a fast‑paced, rapidly expanding environment. We provide competitive wages, RRSP matching, health and dental benefits, HCSA/LSA, work‑life balance, and a supportive, flexible workplace with training, longevity and growth potential.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance