Commercial Estimator – Parksville
Vancouver, British Columbia
•Engineering & Technical
•Permanent
•10/28/2025
•282472-12
Take the next step in your estimating career with a leading Vancouver Island contractor committed to excellence, teamwork, and building lasting community infrastructure.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading Western Canadian construction firm with over 70 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure and heavy civil projects across B.C. and Alberta. Their expertise spans excavation, deep foundations, shoring, demolition, and industrial site prep — often self-performing on high-risk, technically demanding scopes.
About The Position
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At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading Western Canadian construction firm with over 70 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure and heavy civil projects across B.C. and Alberta. Their expertise spans excavation, deep foundations, shoring, demolition, and industrial site prep — often self-performing on high-risk, technically demanding scopes.
About The Position
- Oversee department standards for deliverables such as bid packages, deliverable formats, and budget tracking tools.
- Prepare timely and accurate bid estimates through quantity take-offs using estimating software, spreadsheet software, hand calculations, etc.
- Assist with determining which jobs to put through the bid process and which jobs to pass up due to the current circumstances of the company, marketplace, and economic conditions.
- Assigns responsibilities for estimating team on each project.
- Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope.
- Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
- Prepares instructions to bidders, bid form, and other bid solicitation information.
- Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
List the technical requirements for the position in point form. Include any notable assets for the position.
- 5+ years of estimating experience.
- Successful estimating portfolio
- Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with experience in Heavy Bid software an asset.
- Post secondary degree, diploma, and/or equivalent related work experience.
- Valid BC driver’s license
List details of the compensation for the position including salary/wage, benefits, vacation time and other compensation.
- Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 DOE
- RRSP Matching
- Relocation Assistance
- Fully paid premiums.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
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