Civil Estimator

Description

• Issue, receive, and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing and proposals
• Analyze design and construction alternatives and recommend cost-effective solutions
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs using digital takeoff and estimating tools
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to support accurate estimate development
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates including materials, labour, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs
• Support project handover and, where required, assist with project execution or management duties
• Ensure estimates align with applicable safety, quality, and environmental management systems
• Maintain and contribute to estimating databases, cost histories, and resource libraries
• Negotiate scope and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers during the tender process
• Support the preparation and submission of complete and compliant bid packages
• Consistently deliver accurate, competitive, and well-documented estimates within tender deadlines
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and addenda to clearly define project scope and risks
• Participate in bid review meetings and assist with pricing strategy and risk evaluation

Requirements

Civil Estimator - Road Building

We are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to support the delivery of road building and heavy civil infrastructure projects across British Columbia. This role is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and defensible cost estimates from early concept through tender submission, working closely with procurement, operations, and safety teams. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of civil construction, a detail-oriented approach to estimating, and the ability to manage multiple bids in a deadline-driven environment, with opportunities to contribute to project execution on complex projects.

• Experience supporting or transitioning into project management roles on complex civil projects
• Gold Seal Certification in Estimating or progress toward certification
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously
• Familiarity with B2W Estimating, Autodesk QTO, Navisworks, or similar industry software
• Strong understanding of earthworks, road construction, paving, underground utilities, grading, and related civil scopes
• Exposure to both conventional tender and design-build project delivery models
• Formal training in time management, communication, or leadership development
• Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating heavy civil or road building projects in British Columbia
• Knowledge of subcontractor and supplier markets within Western Canada
• Proven experience preparing detailed and defensible estimates for public and private sector infrastructure projects
• Experience developing material, labour, and equipment pricing to complete full scopes of work
• Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and tender documents
• Experience estimating road building and highway infrastructure projects within BC municipalities or the Ministry of Transportation
• Post-secondary education in civil engineering, construction management, or a related discipline
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and accountability
• High level of proficiency with estimating software and advanced Excel-based cost analysis
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across procurement, operations, and safety teams

Benefits

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 DOE

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance