Our client, a leading general contractor has an opening for a Chief Estimator to join their infrastructure team in Vancouver, BC. Salary range $180,000 - $250,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.
The Chief Estimator: Lead the estimation team and deliver winning results. Your successful management, supervision and coordination you will navigate the tender process from concept to submission while keeping risk top of mind
Chief Estimator will have an appetite for excellence and a winning spirit you will thrive in a fast paced and exciting environment that provides ongoing new and interesting challenges.
You provide leadership and proven trade driven expertise to support business growth and challenge industry standards using quick thinking and relationship-building skills
Focus on developing your team’s opportunities within the estimation field. As a key member of our team, we will rethink construction together, from idea to completion
Responsibilities of Chief Estimator: Collaboratively complete the full-cycle bid process
Chief Estimator will lead the overall preconstruction process including bidding, cost estimates, budget analysis and support proposals
Lead and develop a team of dynamic estimators and collaborate closely with other members of the leadership team
Support the business development process
Lead external and internal presentations of proposals and estimates
Utilize your research skills at every stage of the process to identify project-specific prices related to key items including labour, equipment and materials
With an eye for detail, accurately interpret technical specifications for bid documents
Review project business plans with internal stakeholders to ensure profitability




Actively assist with full quantity take-offs to ensure accuracy of contract specifications and pricing
Keep client pricing requirements top-of-mind to ensure accuracy of estimates
Grow and maintain robust relationships with trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision
Get creative and think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions and opportunities
Actively encourage a learning environment, share your knowledge and be a role model throughout the estimation process with your team
Celebrate the successes of your team and and be a key member of the project ramp-up process.
Experience and Requirements of Chief Estimator: 10+ years' relevant experience estimating in the Civil & Infrastructure construction industry
5+ years' relevant management experience and leadership
Chief Estimator will have infrastructure project experience including heavy civil experience
University Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering or a combination of education and industry experience
A proven track record of estimate / bid management as well as team collaboration and management
Solid written and verbal communication skills
A passion and drive for building relationships
Strong computer skills with estimation software and an enthusiasm for innovation
Western Canadian market experience.

Compensation: Competitive salary: $180,000 - $250,000 depending on experience. Great benefits package, 4 weeks' vacation, monthly public transit pass, fitness membership, training opportunities, summer hours and more. Ideal Candidate: Candidates with authorisation to work in Canada are preferred, strong international candidates will be considered.Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.
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📌 Chief Estimator, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment (British Columbia)
🏢 Outpost Recruitment
📍 British Columbia