Civil Estimator / Project Manager

Aplin

$100K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Third-level qualification in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 3-5 years' experience in Civil Construction estimating/project management
  • Strong experience with estimating software and MS Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Review tender documents and specifications to define project requirements
  • Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for civil construction
  • Develop competitive bids and tender submissions
  • Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations and identify risks
  • Support pre-construction activities such as site visits and budgeting
  • Manage civil construction projects from award to completion
  • Lead procurement and subcontractor management processes

Benefits

  • Bonus Scheme
  • Health & Dental Benefits
  • RRSP Matching
  • 3-4 weeks' vacation
Full Job Description

About the Opportunity
You will be working closely with the Civil Superintendent, clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will be responsible for preparing estimates for civil construction projects including excavation, grading, site servicing, underground utilities, and installation of water, storm, and sanitary mains. Following the project being awarded, your role will involve managing project execution, including cost control, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, change management, and project closeout.

About the Position
  • Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports to determine project scope and requirements.
  • Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for civil construction scopes, including excavation, grading, utilities, labour, materials, and equipment.
  • Prepare competitive bids, pricing breakdowns, bid summaries, and tender submissions.
  • Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations while identifying scope gaps, risks, and value engineering opportunities.
  • Support pre-construction activities, including site visits, pre-bid meetings, budgeting, estimate revisions, and cost tracking.
  • Manage civil construction projects from award through to completion and closeout.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, execution plans, cost forecasts, and financial reporting.
  • Lead procurement and subcontractor management, including negotiations, awards, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
  • Manage change orders, progress claims, invoicing, documentation, quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, Superintendents, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and successfully.
Requirements
  • Third-level qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 3-5 years' experience in Civil Construction estimating/project management
  • Strong experience with estimating software and MS Office.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation
  • Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 DOE
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Health & Dental Benefits
  • RRSP Matching
  • 3-4 weeks' vacation
This job is available to candidates inRichmond, Delta, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, New Westminster, Coquitlam, and North Vancouver.

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