Civil Estimator

About our Client
This family-run company has been working in the Lower Mainland for nearly 40 years and specializes in excavation, shoring, underground utilities, and road works within urban environments, working with cities, real estate developers, and local municipalities. They have 100 staff in total, including office and field-based employees, and their office is based in downtown Vancouver.

About the Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced intermediate or senior civil estimator to come in and be able to hit the ground running from day one. You will be working on 2-3 projects at any given time, based within the Lower Mainland, with projects ranging from $1M - $10M. The position is fully office-based, and you will be reporting to the VP of Construction.

About the Position:
Your duties will be as follows:

• Leads prequalification and proposal-based tendering opportunities.
• Organizes estimating teams for bid preparation, vendor/subcontractor selection, and cost analysis.
• Reviews tender documents, specifications, and drawings; attends pre-bid meetings to define project scope and estimating effort.
• Consults with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to discuss and develop cost estimates.
• Prepares material take-offs and calculates required quantities.
• Provides productivity analysis for different scopes of work during estimate preparation.
• Evaluates subcontractor and supplier proposals; prepares quote comparison sheets to assess best value.
• Maintains organized estimate backup files, including updated pricing from suppliers and trades.
• Leads estimate close-out and submission processes.
• Conducts post-bid analyses on submitted tenders.
• Supports awarded contracts by assisting with change orders, extra work items, or design revisions.
• Facilitates pre-construction handover meetings to align project delivery teams with scope and expectations

Requirements:

• 5+ years working as a civil estimator
• Proficient using software such as Heavy Bid, Spectrum, MS Project, and MS Suite
• Local civil contracting experience in BC
• Civil BA is an asset

Compensation:

• $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
• 3-4 weeks vacation
• Extended dental, health, and disability
• Discretionary annual bonuses

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.