Position Summary

Build the Projects That Shape British Columbia

Are you an experienced Civil Estimator looking for the opportunity to work on challenging earthworks and infrastructure projects while having a direct impact on a growing organization?

Rush Contractors Group is a well-established civil contractor specializing in earthworks, underground utilities, municipal infrastructure, and site development projects throughout the Lower Mainland and British Columbia. With a strong reputation for delivering quality work and a growing backlog of projects, the company is seeking a Civil Estimator to join its preconstruction team.

Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, operations teams, and senior leadership, you'll lead the preparation of competitive estimates for earthworks, underground utility, roadworks, and infrastructure projects, from initial opportunity review through tender submission. You will analyze tender documents, drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports, perform detailed quantity take-offs and production analysis, develop construction methodologies and execution strategies, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing to build accurate, competitive bids. You'll also identify project risks and value-engineering opportunities and support a smooth handover to operations once projects are awarded.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who understands self-perform heavy civil construction and can confidently develop competitive estimates for earthworks and infrastructure projects from initial review through tender submission.

As a Civil Estimator your key accountabilities will involve:

- Leading pursuits from initial opportunity review through tender submission and bid closing, delivering accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates for heavy civil, earthworks, underground utility, roadworks, and infrastructure projects.
- Analyzing tender documents, specifications, drawings, geotechnical reports, and construction contracts.
- Performing detailed quantity take-offs and production analysis.
- Establishing construction methodologies, staging plans, and execution strategies.
- Developing bid strategies that effectively balance risk, opportunity, and profitability.




- Building and maintaining estimate pricing databases and historical cost records.
- Utilizing database-driven estimating practices to produce detailed and reliable cost models.
- Coordinating and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Preparing bid submissions, proposals, RFQs, and RFP responses.
- Managing multiple tenders simultaneously while consistently meeting critical deadlines.
- Participating in bid review meetings with senior leadership and operations teams.
- Building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, operations teams, and project stakeholders.
- Identifying project risks, scope gaps, opportunities, and value-engineering solutions early in the tendering process.
- Collaborating with Project Managers, Superintendents, and senior leadership to support a smooth handover and successful project execution following award.

As a Civil Estimator your success is dependent on:

- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization in a quick-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Sound commercial judgment and the confidence to make and defend pricing decisions.
- The ability to clearly explain estimate assumptions, exclusions, and risks so leadership and operations can make informed decisions.
- A high level of ownership and accountability for every pursuit, from first review to bid closing.
- A proactive, self-directed approach to raising issues and asking the right questions early.
- A team-oriented, team-first approach that builds trust with field and operations teams.
- A continuous-improvement mindset, using bid results and project feedback to sharpen future estimates.

As a Civil Estimator your experience and qualifications will include:

- Minimum 5 years of estimating experience within heavy civil construction, pricing and delivering estimates for large, complex infrastructure projects.




- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Proven experience estimating self-performed earthworks, municipal infrastructure, underground utilities, roadworks, and site development projects.
- Experience working for a self-performing civil contractor.
- Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, production rates, equipment costing, productivity analysis, and BC construction markets.
- Extensive experience utilizing database-driven estimating systems to develop detailed and accurate cost models.
- Advanced quantity take-off capabilities and a strong ability to review and interpret civil construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and geotechnical reports.
- InEight estimating experience is strongly preferred.
- · Valid BC Driver's License.

What we have to offer:

- Competitive salary, vacation allowance plus potential bonus
- Matching RRSP program
- Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, AD&D;, LTD, CI
- Career development support

Build Your Career with Rush: We have a lot to be proud of at Rush Contractors Group. Since 1991, Rush Contracting has been a trusted name in the Lower Mainland construction industry, specializing in preloading, slope stabilization, excavation, and ground improvement services. With over three decades of growth and a robust reputation for delivering complex projects, our goal is to deliver the best service possible for our clients. Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver top-notch client service in a team-oriented work environment. The high performing, values driven atmosphere provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career at Rush Contractors Group.

Pay: $150,000.00-$180,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:
- Construction estimating: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Civil Estimator (Delta)
🏢 Rush Contractor's Group
📍 Delta