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PM/Estimator
- Listed: 29 May 2026
- Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
- British Columbia - Vancouver
PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR — or — ESTIMATING COORDINATOR (Development Path) Heavy Civil Infrastructure | Vancouver, BC | Permanent, Full-Time
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client is open to two types of candidates for this role — and that flexibility is intentional.
They're looking for either an experienced PM/Estimator who can step in and contribute across both project delivery and bid development, or a sharp Project Coordinator who's ready to spend the next 12-18 months learning the estimating function from the ground up alongside a highly experienced team. If you've been looking for a way into estimating and you have the right civil construction foundation, this is a rare opportunity to make that move.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
A well-respected, Vancouver-based heavy civil infrastructure contractor that self-performs the majority of their work. Their portfolio spans roads and highways, bridges and structures, excavation and shoring, underground utilities, marine and environmental works, and hydroelectric and energy infrastructure, across BC and beyond. This is a technically sophisticated team with high standards and serious project experience. They invest in their people and have a track record of developing careers internally.
THE ROLE — TWO PATHWAYS
Path A — PM / Estimator
You've been around civil construction long enough to understand both the office and the field. You can price work and manage it. You're comfortable running a tender and running a project. You don't need hand-holding — you need a strong team and a solid pipeline to work with.
Path B — Estimating Coordinator (Development)
You're a Project Coordinator or junior PM with 2-4 years in civil construction. You're organized, technically minded, and genuinely curious about how projects get priced and won. You're ready to commit to a year in the estimating seat — learning quantity take-offs, pricing, bid strategy, and subcontractor management — with the goal of becoming a full estimator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PM / Estimator (Path A):
For Path A — PM / Estimator:
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client is open to two types of candidates for this role — and that flexibility is intentional.
They're looking for either an experienced PM/Estimator who can step in and contribute across both project delivery and bid development, or a sharp Project Coordinator who's ready to spend the next 12-18 months learning the estimating function from the ground up alongside a highly experienced team. If you've been looking for a way into estimating and you have the right civil construction foundation, this is a rare opportunity to make that move.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
A well-respected, Vancouver-based heavy civil infrastructure contractor that self-performs the majority of their work. Their portfolio spans roads and highways, bridges and structures, excavation and shoring, underground utilities, marine and environmental works, and hydroelectric and energy infrastructure, across BC and beyond. This is a technically sophisticated team with high standards and serious project experience. They invest in their people and have a track record of developing careers internally.
THE ROLE — TWO PATHWAYS
Path A — PM / Estimator
You've been around civil construction long enough to understand both the office and the field. You can price work and manage it. You're comfortable running a tender and running a project. You don't need hand-holding — you need a strong team and a solid pipeline to work with.
Path B — Estimating Coordinator (Development)
You're a Project Coordinator or junior PM with 2-4 years in civil construction. You're organized, technically minded, and genuinely curious about how projects get priced and won. You're ready to commit to a year in the estimating seat — learning quantity take-offs, pricing, bid strategy, and subcontractor management — with the goal of becoming a full estimator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PM / Estimator (Path A):
- Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates for heavy civil infrastructure projects
- Manage the full tender process from document review through to submission
- Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents for scope and risk
- Support project management functions on awarded work — schedule, budget, subcontractor coordination, client interface
- Maintain cost databases and track bid outcomes
- Collaborate with operations leadership on project planning and handoffs
- Support senior estimators through all stages of the bid process
- Assist with quantity take-offs and pricing under supervision
- Coordinate subcontractor and supplier quote requests and follow-up
- Maintain bid registers, document logs, and tender schedules
- Attend pre-bid site visits and tender meetings
- Learn estimating software, cost databases, and bid strategy
- Gradually take on increasing estimating responsibility as skills develop
For Path A — PM / Estimator:
- 5+ years in civil construction with experience in both estimating and project management
- Exposure to complex civil scopes — utilities, highways, structures, marine, or hydro an asset
- Proficient in Bluebeam; experience with HeavyBid, B2W, or similar estimating software preferred
- Strong understanding of BC civil construction — self-perform contractors, local subcontractor market, municipal and provincial clients
- Post-secondary in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management preferred
- 2-4 years as a Project Coordinator, junior PM, or similar in civil construction
- Genuine interest in estimating and a willingness to commit to the learning curve
- Strong with numbers, organized, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable reading civil drawings and contract documents
- Proficient in MS Office and Bluebeam; construction software experience an asset
- Post-secondary in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred
- Competitive salary — structured appropriately for each pathway
- Exposure to some of the most technically complex and high-profile infrastructure projects in BC
- Mentorship from an experienced, senior leadership team
- Clear development path — for the right coordinator, a defined route to a full estimating role
- A company that self-performs, invests in people, and has a strong project pipeline
- Benefits package
