Employment Type: Full-time Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its civil construction team in the Lower Mainland, BC. This is a senior-level estimating role focused on complex and high-value civil construction, formwork, bridge, and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will oversee the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates, support bid strategy, review project risks, mentor estimating team members, and work closely with senior leadership, project management, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.

This opportunity is well suited to a strong civil construction estimator who has experience leading complex bids, understands construction methodology, and can contribute to estimating process improvement, team development, and profitable project pursuits. Leading and supporting the preparation of detailed cost estimates for civil construction, formwork, bridge, and infrastructure projects. Reviewing drawings, specifications, contract documents, tender packages, and client requirements.

Evaluating project scope, schedule, cost drivers, risks, constructability, and potential partnership opportunities. Supporting bid/no-bid discussions by providing cost, risk, and project viability analysis. Developing competitive bid strategies aligned with project requirements, market conditions, and profitability goals.

Providing final review and quality control on estimates before submission. Working with project management and field teams to confirm construction methodology and execution strategy. Managing RFQs and reviewing pricing from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Building and maintaining robust relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners. Supporting negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable pricing and terms.



Leading estimating handover meetings with project management teams.

Providing estimating support during pre-construction and project execution, including change orders and cost impacts. Supporting estimating process improvements, tools, reporting, and best practices. Using estimating software, Excel, Salesforce, and related tools to track opportunities, pricing, and estimating KPIs.

Mentoring junior and intermediate estimators and supporting their technical development. Assisting with workload planning and assigning bid opportunities based on team capacity and strengths. Post‑secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Civil Technology, or a related field. ~Strong experience estimating civil construction, bridge construction, formwork, concrete, or infrastructure projects. ~ Strong understanding of construction methodologies, cost drivers, risk management, and project execution. ~ Ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications, contract documents, and tender requirements. ~ Strong knowledge of labour, material, equipment, subcontractor, and supplier costing. ~ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software. ~ Experience with PlanSwift, Salesforce, or similar platforms is considered an asset. ~ Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills. ~ Experience mentoring, supporting, or leading other estimators. ~ Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, project management, field teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.

A senior‑level estimator with strong civil construction knowledge. Strong at identifying risks, cost gaps, constructability concerns, and pricing opportunities. Able to build trusted relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and internal teams.

Confident supporting bid strategy, pricing reviews, and project handovers. Interested in contributing to a growing civil construction team with a strong project pipeline. #

📌 Cost Management Analyst (Full-Time) (Surrey)
🏢 Cain u0026 Associates
📍 Surrey