About this Role Our client is a well-established civil contractor in the Lower Mainland, known for their work in earthworks, underground utilities, road building, and site servicing across commercial, industrial, and municipal projects. They're looking for an experienced Construction Estimator to take a lead role on their estimating team, owning bids from takeoff through to award. Reporting to the Chief Estimator, you'll be the person who turns a set of drawings into an accurate, competitive number, and who sees that number through to a signed contract.
Responsibilities Review plans, specifications, and tender documents to build accurate quantity takeoffs, including electronic earthworks modeling
Solicit and secure supplier and subcontractor quotes
Lead site visits and pre-bid meetings, and liaise directly with clients, owners, and engineers to nail down scope
Prepare cost estimates and pricing strategy (lump sum and unit rate), and present key risks and pricing to management before submission
Prepare and submit tender packages, proposals, and change orders
Hand off awarded projects to the operations team with clear documentation and scope input




Maintain a directory of suppliers and subcontractors, and keep developing professionally in the role
What You’ll Need Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field (an equivalent mix of education and hands-on estimating experience will also be considered)
5+ years of civil construction estimating experience
Strong grasp of construction drawings, specs, and contracts
Great communication and organizational skills, comfortable managing multiple deadlines
Valid driver's license
Nice to Have Progress toward a skilled designation (AScT, CTech, PQS, or similar)
Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or Carlson Software
Field experience in civil construction, design, drafting, inspection, or survey
What We Can Offer You $110,000 to $130,000 per year, based on experience
Full-time, permanent role
Extended health, dental, and vision benefits (after 3 months)
RRSP matching and a wellness program
Paid vacation and a genuinely supportive, team-first culture

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📌 Construction Estimator (British Columbia)
🏢 Kibbi Technologies
📍 British Columbia