Job Description

Civil Construction Estimator
Location: Surrey / Langley, BC
Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 + benefits
 
About the Company

A growing civil excavation and siteworks contractor delivering projects across the Lower Mainland, specializing in underground utilities, earthworks, roadworks, and full site servicing.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of tendering and pricing multiple civil projects at once. You'll play a key part in winning work, shaping project strategy, and supporting delivery teams post-award.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and bid submissions from drawings, specifications, and tender documents
• Perform quantity take-offs and detailed pricing for civil works (utilities, excavation, roadworks, site servicing)
• Review and interpret civil drawings and blueprints
• Attend site visits and pre-tender walkthroughs
• Manage and track purchase orders and subcontractor pricing
• Price and manage change orders and project variations
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, and clients throughout project lifecycle
• Collaborate with leadership on upcoming opportunities and bid strategy
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Support project execution and cost control after successful bids
• Ensure all estimates meet deadlines, accuracy, and profitability targets

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in civil construction estimating (excavation/siteworks preferred)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Underground utilities (storm, sanitary, water)
  • Earthworks, grading, and roadworks
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and tender documents
• Experience with bid/tender processes
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Valid driver's license and ability to attend sites
• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar (preferred)

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering accurate, competitive bids that win work
• Managing multiple tenders without missing deadlines
• Building strong supplier/subcontractor pricing networks
• Supporting smooth handover from estimating to operations

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary 
• Growing pipeline of civil projects across the Lower Mainland
• Opportunity to step into a lead estimator / pre-construction role as the company scales
• Tight-knit, entrepreneurial team environment