Civil Estimator

To Apply for this Job

Our client, a well-established civil construction company based in Vancouver, is seeking a Civil Estimator to join their growing team. With over 35 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Lower Mainland, the company specializes in earthworks, road building, excavation, shoring, and underground utilities. The organization emphasizes safety, sustainability, and quality, offering a collaborative and professional work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow their careers.

About the Opportunity: They are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator who can contribute from day one with strong technical expertise and industry knowledge. You will be working on 2-3 projects at any given time, based within the Lower Mainland, with project values ranging from $1M – $10M. The position is fully office-based, reporting to the VP of Construction.

About the Position:

• Lead prequalification and proposal-based tendering opportunities.
• Organize estimating teams for bid preparation, vendor/subcontractor selection, and cost analysis.
• Review tender documents, specifications, and drawings; attend pre-bid meetings to define project scope and estimating effort.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to discuss and develop cost estimates.
• Prepare material take-offs and calculate required quantities.
• Provide productivity analysis for different scopes of work during estimate preparation.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals; prepare quote comparison sheets to assess best value.
• Maintain organized estimate backup files, including updated pricing from suppliers and trades.
• Lead estimate close-out and submission processes.
• Conduct post-bid analyses on submitted tenders.
• Support awarded contracts by assisting with change orders, extra work items, or design revisions.
• Facilitate 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
• 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

How to Apply:

Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, contact Ronan Treacy at  or email  To learn more about our open positions, visit

About Impact Recruitment:

Impact Recruitment specializes in a wide variety of industries and recruitment verticals. We are dedicated to matching exceptional talent with exciting opportunities and offer a dedicated approach to finding the right fit for your career growth.

Privacy and confidentiality are important to us; all applications are kept confidential. We will not share your information without your prior approval. While we will only consider qualified applicants for this position, we are happy to discuss other opportunities that fit your profile.

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