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Civil Estimator

Reference Number: RL710999527

Date Posted: 06/05/2025

Country: Canada

Province: British Columbia

City: Vancouver

Job Type: Permanent

Salary Range: $100,000+

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Civil Estimator with proven underground utilities experience to join our client, a well-established and highly respected civil construction firm known for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Lower Mainland.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Compensation: $110,000 – $150,000/yr
  • The opportunity to develop your career with a highly respected industry leader and experience the advantage of being part of a customer-centric company dedicated to exceeding expectations.
  • Professional Development
  • Comprehensive Benefits

What You’ll Do:
  • Produce complete estimates for a wide range of complex and unique heavy civil projects. 
  • Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
  • Calculate complete takeoff of scopes of work, including material quantity requirements from engineering drawings based on first principles estimating.
  • Assists in reviewing final estimates to ensure alignment with project schedule and cost goals.

What We’re Looking for:
  • At least 5+ years of progressive experience in civil estimating, preferably in underground utilities, roadworks, bridges, and excavations.
  • A University Degree, College Diploma or certificate in Engineering or Construction Management. Or a combination of education and industry experience.
  • Construction knowledge – overall understanding of construction processes, sequencing and planning concepts.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the bid process cycle.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding time management, prioritization, multitasking, and organizational skills. 

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centred approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal-opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative at 604-601-2800.
 
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Date Posted:
06/05/2025

Job Category:
Others

Job Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Type:
Permanent