Construction Estimator

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental, and vision

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to take a lead role on our estimating team, owning bids from takeoff through to award.

You will turn drawings into accurate numbers and guide them through to signed contracts. Reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will coordinate supplier quotes, site visits, and pricing strategy, while handing off completed projects to operations with clear scope input.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a civil field or equivalent estimating experience.
• 5+ years civil construction estimating experience.
• Strong grasp of construction drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Good communication and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specs, and tender documents to build accurate quantity takeoffs, including electronic earthworks modeling.
• Solicit and secure supplier and subcontractor quotes.
• Lead site visits and pre-bid meetings, and liaise with clients, owners and engineers to nail down scope.
• Prepare cost estimates and pricing strategy (lump sum and unit rate), and present risks to management before submission.
• Prepare and submit tender packages, proposals, and change orders.
• Hand off awarded projects to the operations team with clear documentation and scope input.
• Maintain a directory of suppliers and subcontractors, and continue professional development in the role.

Skills

Civil construction estimating

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Equivalent mix of education and hands-on estimating experience

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Carlson Software

Job description

About this Role

Our client is a well-established civil contractor in the Lower Mainland, known for their work in earthworks, underground utilities, road building, and site servicing across commercial, industrial, and municipal projects. They're looking for an experienced Construction Estimator to take a lead role on their estimating team, owning bids from takeoff through to award. Reporting to the Chief Estimator, you'll be the person who turns a set of drawings into an accurate, competitive number, and who sees that number through to a signed contract.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and tender documents to build accurate quantity takeoffs, including electronic earthworks modeling


• Solicit and secure supplier and subcontractor quotes


• Lead site visits and pre-bid meetings, and liaise directly with clients, owners, and engineers to nail down scope


• Prepare cost estimates and pricing strategy (lump sum and unit rate), and present key risks and pricing to management before submission


• Prepare and submit tender packages, proposals, and change orders


• Hand off awarded projects to the operations team with clear documentation and scope input


• Maintain a directory of suppliers and subcontractors, and keep developing professionally in the role

What You’ll Need

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field (an equivalent mix of education and hands-on estimating experience will also be considered)


• 5+ years of civil construction estimating experience


• Strong grasp of construction drawings, specs, and contracts


• Great communication and organizational skills, comfortable managing multiple deadlines


• Valid driver's license

Nice to Have

• Progress toward a professional designation (AScT, CTech, PQS, or similar)


• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or Carlson Software


• Field experience in civil construction, design, drafting, inspection, or survey

What We Can Offer You

• $110,000 to $130,000 per year, based on experience


• Full-time, permanent role


• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits (after 3 months)


• RRSP matching and a wellness program


• Paid vacation and a genuinely supportive, team-first culture