CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

Landmark Solutions Ltd.; Salmon Arm; Presencial; CAD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Spending Plan

RRSP matching program

Flexible time off

Career growth & development

Descripción de la vacante

Landmark Solutions Ltd. seeks a Civil Construction Estimator in Salmon Arm, BC, to prepare complete bid pricing for civil and infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with estimators, project managers, and leaders to develop accurate cost assumptions, evaluate subcontractor quotes, and support tender reviews while visiting sites as needed. The role requires 3+ years of estimating experience, familiarity with civil methods, and proficiency in estimating software.

Formación

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience (civil/infrastructure)

Responsabilidades

• Review drawings and specs to determine estimating requirements.

Conocimientos

Estimating accuracy

Team collaboration

Travel-ready

Safety awareness

Independent work

Educación

Post-secondary construction management / civil eng tech

Equivalent field/estimating experience

Herramientas

HeavyBid

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

Landmark Solutions Ltd. (Landmark) is growing, and we’re looking for a Civil Construction Estimator to help build what comes next. Join a team that values practical expertise, fresh ideas, and quality work, with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution as we expand. This role is for a practical construction professional who understands how projects are built and can develop accurate, competitive estimates for civil and infrastructure work. Our portfolio includes bridges, water infrastructure, marine works, earthworks and other civil construction.

WHO WE ARE

Landmark is a growing, multifaceted company with a dedicated team of professional and support staff, working together to provide our clients with high quality, innovative solutions in the safest, most efficient way. Our professional expertise includes project management, construction, forestry services, environmental services, ecosystem restoration, and marine construction. From concept to completion, we listen carefully to our clients and developinnovative, cost-effective solutions and provide high-quality service with a focus on safety and the protection of environmental and cultural values.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Civil Construction Estimator will prepare estimates that support project bids, budgeting and pre-construction planning. Working closely with the estimating team, project managers and construction leaders, you will assess project requirements, develop realistic cost and execution assumptions, and prepare complete tender and proposal pricing for review and approval. You will also work with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and identify scope gaps and risks. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Salmon Arm, with travel to project sites as required. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review drawings, specifications, tender documents and addenda to determine scope and estimating requirements.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and detailed estimates for labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors and other project costs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations and identify scope gaps, exclusions and commercial risks.
• Develop bid strategies, assumptions, contingencies and clarifications in collaboration with Landmark project and construction leaders.
• Participate in bid reviews and prepare complete tender and proposal pricing for approval.
• Maintain and improve estimating tools, cost databases, production-rate information and historical estimate-versus-actual data.
• Support handover of successful estimates to project teams and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Visit project sites as required to understand conditions, constructability, access and execution risks.
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and internal teams.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 3+ years of construction estimating experience, with civil, infrastructure, industrial or comparable contractor-side experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare complete estimates using drawings, specifications, quantity takeoffs, labour and equipment productivity, subcontractor quotations and material pricing.
• Practical knowledge of civil construction methods, sequencing, equipment, crews and constructability.
• Experience with bridges, water/wastewater, marine works, earthworks, utilities or comparable infrastructure is an asset.
• Familiarity with Canadian or comparable North American construction estimating practices, including tendering, labour/equipment costing, supplier/subcontractor markets, specifications and commercial requirements.
• Competence with estimating and productivity software and strong general computer skills. Experience with HeavyBid or similar estimating systems is an asset.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with colleagues across the organization
• Candidate must be willing to travel to project sites, as required.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with clean driving record and the confidence to drive safely in a variety of road conditions

• Other combinations of experience and education will be considered.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PATHWAYS

Landmark values practical construction knowledge and recognizes that strong estimators enter the profession through different pathways. Candidates may qualify through either:

• Post-secondary education in construction management, civil engineering technology, engineering or a related discipline; OR
• An equivalent combination of substantial civil construction field, trade, supervisory and estimating experience.

Experienced civil construction professionals who progressed into estimating through field or supervisory roles are encouraged to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

Landmark is centrally located in the city of Salmon Arm, with a population of ~19,000, Salmon Arm has all the amenities you will find in larger centres in the BC interior. Located on beautiful Shuswap Lake, the area offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. You will have access to lakes, hiking trails, camping, world class fly fishing, mountain biking, back-country skiing and three different ski resorts within an hour’s drive. It’s a great place to live, work and play.

We provide:

• Salary ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on qualifications, and experience.
• Health Spending Plan
• A company matched RRSP program.
• Flexible time off.
• Career growth and professional development.
• Direct exposure to a diverse range of civil, bridge, water, marine and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to influence estimating systems, bid strategy and continuous improvement within a growing multidisciplinary company.
• A collaborative environment with direct access to project and company leadership.

WORK ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Landmark is not offering immigration sponsorship for this position.

For more information on who we are and examples of the work we do, visit our website at www.landmark-solutions.ca

We thank all those who apply, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.