Civil Estimator: Bids, Budgets & Tender Leadership

Surespan Structures; Prince George; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Surespan Structures is seeking an Estimator/Project Coordinator based in Canada’s British Columbia. You will analyze contract docs, perform quantity take-offs, and establish schedules to ensure on-time bids and project success.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in construction estimating/PM, with civil-heavy project experience and proficiency in Bid2Win and CAD tools, plus strong communication skills for multi-party coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of construction experience with a focus in estimating or project management.
• College diploma or university degree in engineering or construction management is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Preference for estimating experience with civil or heavy civil contractors in forestry, mining, oil & gas or public infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents to determine project requirements and risks.
• Complete full quantity take-off of labour, equipment and materials for accurate pricing.
• Establish a critical path schedule to meet milestone dates and completion timelines.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers for competitive bids.
• Prepare final tender submissions using Bid2Win or Excel templates.
• Prepare final tender documents for client submission on behalf of Surespan.
• Coordinate with external consultants, subcontractors, and project management to estimate budget and develop tenders.
• Review scope, schedule, budget, and execution plan to identify risks throughout the project life cycle.

Skills

Critical thinking

Civil estimating

Tendering experience

Construction specs

Coordination

Bid preparation

CAD/Takeoff/Bluebeam

MS Office

Bid2Win

AutoCAD

On-Screen Takeoff

Project management

Communication

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Tools

Bid2Win

AutoCAD

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Excel

Microsoft Office

Project

Outlook

Job description

Surespan Structures is seeking an Estimator/Project Coordinator based in Canada’s British Columbia. You will analyze contract docs, perform quantity take-offs, and establish schedules to ensure on-time bids and project success.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in construction estimating/PM, with civil-heavy project experience and proficiency in Bid2Win and CAD tools, plus strong communication skills for multi-party coordination.