Project Manager / Estimator – Civil Construction

Lillooet, BC | Full-Time, Permanent | $120,000–$140,000/year

Take on a key role with an established civil contractor entering a significant period of growth.

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to lead civil projects from initial opportunity and estimating through execution and closeout. With major hydro, transmission, earthworks, road access, and infrastructure projects ahead, this is an chance to join a growing operation and have a meaningful influence on how projects are estimated, managed, and delivered.

This role is ideal for an experienced civil construction professional who understands both sides of the work: building accurate, profitable estimates and successfully managing projects in the field.

Why You Should Apply

- $120,000–$140,000 annual salary, based on experience
- Three weeks of vacation to start
- Extended health, dental, vision benefits and Pension matching after six months
- Company cell phone and laptop
- Access to a company vehicle for business travel as required
- Paid professional development, dues, and certification renewals
- Opportunity to work on significant civil, hydro, transmission, and infrastructure projects
- Hybrid arrangement may be considered for the right candidate
- Opportunity to help shape estimating and project management systems as the company grows

What You’ll Do

Estimating & Tendering

- Identify and evaluate new civil construction opportunities, including public tenders.
- Review drawings, specifications, tender documents, geotechnical reports, and project requirements.
- Complete quantity takeoffs and develop detailed estimates for labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors, overhead, contingency, and markup.




- Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Prepare pricing and compliant tender submissions for projects ranging from smaller civil work to major infrastructure contracts.
- Conduct site visits and pre-bid reviews.
- Help develop and improve estimating systems, processes, unit costs, and tools.

Project Management
- Manage civil projects from award through execution and closeout.
- Develop schedules and coordinate crews, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and project resources.
- Provide project-level direction and oversight to the field supervisor/foreman.
- Anticipate staffing and resource requirements as projects mobilize and progress.
- Manage budgets, cost controls, forecasts, change orders, and project documentation.
- Coordinate progress billing and project information with finance.
- Liaise with clients, engineers, consultants, project partners, utilities, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain strong communication between field operations and the office.
- Manage project closeout, including deficiencies, as-builts, and final reconciliation.

What You Bring
- 5+ years of civil construction experience encompassing both estimating and project management responsibilities.
- Strong experience in earthworks, roadworks, site servicing, utilities, access construction, or related civil infrastructure.
- Proven experience managing civil projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $50 million.




- Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, productivity, equipment, project costing, budgets, and schedules.
- Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, engineering documents, and contracts.
- Strong communication, organization, commercial judgment, and leadership skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
- Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent trade and field experience.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence and clean driving abstract.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Assets

BC Bid experience, MMCD/CCDC knowledge, hydro or utility project experience, relevant professional designations, and previous experience working with Indigenous-owned businesses or First Nations communities are considered assets.

Location & Flexibility

The preferred location for this role is Lillooet, BC, with regular involvement at active project sites.

For a strong candidate, a hybrid arrangement may be considered, including for someone based in Kamloops who can travel to Lillooet and project sites as required. Relocation support may also be discussed.

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced civil Project Manager / Estimator looking for greater ownership, significant project exposure, and an opportunity to contribute to the growth of an established civil contractor, we want to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted

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