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

Robust 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 professional 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

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who are fully qualified for this role. If we do not contact you, please feel free to apply to other roles now or in the future.

📌 Construction Estimator (Maple Ridge)
🏢 SiteTalent
📍 Maple Ridge