Senior Estimator
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada
$135,000 to $155,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $135,000 to $155,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 4 years of estimating experience in civil construction, with a strong background in excavation and shoring.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client, a leading civil construction contractor in Langley, specializes in excavation, shoring, and other complex civil construction projects. They are seeking a Senior Estimator to work closely with the Chief Estimator, support major project pursuits, and help strengthen the estimating team as the company continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead estimates for excavation and shoring projects, from initial review through bid submission.
- Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to identify project scope, risks, and requirements.
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
- Develop pricing for labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project-specific requirements.
- Solicit, review, and compare quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with project teams and operations to validate assumptions, construction methods, schedules, and costs.
- Work closely with the Chief Estimator on bid strategy, pricing decisions, and pursuit planning.
- Help manage the estimating process and provide guidance to junior estimators.
- Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Support the transition of awarded projects to the operations team.
Ideal Candidate Requirements:
- At least 4 years of estimating experience in civil construction, with a strong background in excavation and shoring.
- Experience pricing projects involving deep excavations, earth retention systems, and related civil work.
- Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and geotechnical information.
- Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and digital takeoff tools.
- Strong understanding of construction costs, labour productivity, equipment requirements, and subcontractor pricing.
- Experience coordinating bids and working with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- A collaborative leadership style and the ability to support the Chief Estimator while helping develop the estimating team.
Why this Firm?
- Competitive base salary of $135.000-155.000/year.
- Extensive benefits package.
- 5% RRSP matching.
- Eligibility for bonuses.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to a range of challenging civil construction projects.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes in Word document format to alex.ciotoiu@torustalent.com. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead estimates for excavation and shoring projects, including reviewing bid documents, preparing quantity takeoffs and cost estimates, developing pricing, and submitting proposals. Coordinate with the Chief Estimator, project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors on bid strategy and assumptions, guide junior estimators, and support awarded-project handoffs to operations.
Requirements
Requires at least four years of civil construction estimating experience, particularly with excavation, shoring, deep excavations, and earth retention systems. Candidates should be proficient in interpreting drawings, specifications, and geotechnical information; using estimating and digital takeoff tools; evaluating costs and productivity; and coordinating bids with project teams and external partners.
Skills
- Civil Construction Estimating
- Excavation Estimating
- Shoring Estimating
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Cost Estimation
- Bid Preparation
- Construction Drawing Interpretation
- Specification Review
- Geotechnical Information Interpretation
- Estimating Software
- Digital Takeoff Tools
- Labour Productivity Analysis
- Equipment Costing
- Supplier and Subcontractor Quote Evaluation
- Bid Strategy
- Team Coordination
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Extensive Benefits Package
- 5% RRSP Matching
- Bonus Eligibility
- Professional Development
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
alex.ciotoiu@torustalent.com
Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Civil Construction
- Excavation
- Shoring
- Deep Excavations
- Earth Retention Systems
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Cost Estimates
- Budgets
- Bid Proposals
- Bid Strategy
- Construction Drawings
- Specifications
- Geotechnical Information
- Labour Pricing
- Equipment Pricing
- Materials Pricing
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Supplier Quotes
- Estimating Software
- Spreadsheets
- Digital Takeoff Tools
- Construction Methods
- Construction Schedules
- Labour Productivity
- Project Pursuits
- Project Handoffs
- Junior Estimator Guidance