Estimator
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- 1 to 5 years of relevant estimating experience in the construction industry.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.
As an experienced Estimator working in the Pre-Construction team at Pomerleau Construction, you will support new and ongoing project growth and challenge industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will work closely with our proposals team and various client groups to secure bids and ensure project success.
What you will do
- Contribute to the bid process cycle.
- Identify project-specific prices for labor, equipment, and materials.
- Accurately interpret technical specifications with a keen eye for detail.
- Perform thorough quantity take-offs to ensure precise contract specifications and pricing.
- Maintain a focus on client pricing requirements for project feasibility.
- Cultivate relationships with trade partners, consultants, and clients to achieve project goals.
- Explore innovative solutions and opportunities within the parameters of the project.
This role could be for you if you have
- 1 to 5 years of relevant estimating experience in the construction industry.
- A University Degree, College Diploma or certificate in Engineering or Construction Management. Or a combination of education and industry experience.
- A proven track record of project coordination and team collaboration.
- Experience building relationships with industry and project stakeholders.
- A comprehensive understanding of the bid process cycle.
- Critical research skills used for identifying and analyzing project-specific expenses.
- Expertise in quantity take-offs to guarantee accuracy in contract specifications and pricing.
Benefits
- RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
- Hybrid work model for corporate roles
- Employee stock ownership program
- Career growth through real development opportunities
- Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
- Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.
Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.
Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.
General Information
Job Location
- Vancouver, BC
Date Published
21-Jul-2026
Department
Methods & Preconstruction
Min Compensation
75 000
Max Compensation
97 000
Compensation Frequency
Annual
Employment Type
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Role Type
Full-Time
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Estimator will contribute to the bid process cycle by identifying project-specific costs for labor, materials, and equipment. They will also perform accurate quantity take-offs and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners to ensure project feasibility.
Requirements
Candidates must have 1 to 5 years of relevant construction estimating experience and a degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management. A comprehensive understanding of the bid process and strong technical research skills are essential for this role.
Skills
- Estimating
- Bid process management
- Quantity take-offs
- Technical specifications interpretation
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Cost analysis
- Construction management
- Budgeting
- Contract specifications
- Team collaboration
- Research skills
- Pricing
- Infrastructure projects
- Pre-construction
Benefits
- RRSP with employer matching
- Hybrid work model
- Employee stock ownership program
- Career growth opportunities
- Transit pass reimbursement
- Minimum 4 weeks of vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Estimator
- Pre-construction
- Construction
- Bid process
- Quantity take-offs
- Infrastructure
- Engineering
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Labor costs
- Material costs
- Contract specifications
- Pricing
- RRSP
- Hybrid work
- Employee stock ownership
- Transit pass
- Vacation
- Technical specifications
- Feasibility