Estimator

VINCI; Vancouver; Presencial; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive, experience‑based salary

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching up to 5% of base salary

Employee Stock Ownership Program – VIN

3 weeks paid vacation starting Day 1 +

Milestone awards

Employee referral bonuses up to $2,000

Full training catalogue

Maternity Leave Top‑Up (SUB Plan)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Friday office snacks

Family‑friendly company events

Free on‑site parking

Descripción de la vacante

BA Blacktop Ltd. is seeking a team-focused Estimator for our North Vancouver location to develop comprehensive estimates for heavy civil projects, including design-build and traditional tender formats.

The role may lead design-build efforts and evolve into project management for complex bids. You will work with the Project Procurement team to deliver total bid prices, oversee takeoffs, ensure vendor/subcontractor pricing accuracy, and mentor junior staff while maintaining safety and quality

Formación

• Thorough understanding of earthwork, structures, paving, underground, and grading on large heavy civil projects.
• Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial, and planning skills.
• Strong relational and leadership abilities; able to identify problems and provide solutions.
• Requires very limited supervision and direction beyond desired outcomes.
• Willingness to learn new software including HCSS Heavy Bid, B2W Estimating, NavisWorks, Buzzsaw, and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Reviews contractual documents and modifications to determine scope of work.
• Reviews specs and drawings; attends pre-bid meetings to determine scope and contents of estimates.
• Prepare accurate takeoff quantities using Autodesk QTO.
• Prepare estimates using B2W estimating system for material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing.
• Evaluate design options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Assist proposal manager in preparing bid package documents.
• Negotiate and manage bid award process and contracts.
• Assist in developing and maintaining estimating databases and guidelines.
• Supervise and coach junior team members.

Conocimientos

Heavy civil construction knowledge

Estimating & bid management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication & collaboration

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

HCSS Heavy Bid

B2W Estimating

Autodesk NavisWorks

Autodesk Buzzsaw

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

BA Blacktop Ltd. is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated, and dedicated individual to join our Project Procurement team as an Estimator at our North Vancouver location.

The Estimator is responsible for planning, organizing, and fully developing comprehensive conceptual and final costing estimates from the start to the completion of varied civil construction projects. This position works with the Project Procurement team in the delivery of a total bid price for heavy civil general contracts in both conventional tender and design-build formats. This position may also act as the Technical Lead on Design-Build Projects, and if successful, act as Project Manager throughout project execution.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine the scope of work;
• Reviews specifications and drawings and attends pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates;
• Prepare accurate takeoff quantities using Autodesk QTO takeoff application;
• Prepare estimates using B2W estimating system calculating material, labor, and equipment costs and applying them to the complete scope of work;
• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing;
• Reviews options based on design and recommends the best solution based on cost competitiveness;
• Assist proposal manager in preparing bid package documents;
• Negotiate and manage bid award process and execute contracts;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of estimating resource database, guidelines, and resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements; and
• Supervise and coach junior team members.

Essential Qualifications

• Thorough understanding with applied knowledge of construction earthwork, structures, paving, underground, and grading practices on large /complex heavy civil projects.
• Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial, and planning skills.
• Excellent relational and leadership skills.Ability to identify and analyze problems and provide solutions.
• Requires very limited supervision and direction beyond providing desired outcomes.
• Ability to learn new software including: HCSS Heavy Bid, B2W estimating, Autodesk NavisWorks, Autodesk Buzzsaw, MS Excel, etc.

Desirable Qualifications

• Accredited 4-year degree in related field or applicable discipline; CET Diploma; or equivalent experience.

Optional Training

• Gold Seal Certificate – Estimating.
• Applied Civil Sciences, Project Management.

Safety Standards

• Strict adherence to the Eurovia BC Group of Companies corporate safety standards and procedures.
• Annual participation in a corporate safety orientation.
• Coordinates with Safety Officer to ensure ongoing compliance with client safety. requirements and completion of safety prequalification’s, NOP’s etc.

Key Performance Indicators

• Meets all project tender deadlines.
• Consistently delivers a solid, defendable estimate for the bid review process.

Project Financial Responsibility

Project Manager on multiple small to mid-range projects with responsibilities including:

• Implementation and management of project budgets.
• Monitor progress and status of projects including budget updates, CPSR, invoicing, and accounts payable follow-up.
• Complete contract closeout documents and process.
• Evaluate and report on profit/loss results.

Additional Comments on the Role

The applicant should have a proven track record in both Estimating & Project Management Roles with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. The role is intended to be primarily an estimating role; however, Project Management assignments are to be anticipated for complex bid build and design-build projects.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Benefits:

• Competitive, experience‑based salary with annual pay reviews
  Extended health benefits
• RRSP matching up to 5% of base salary per year
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – become a Vinci Construction group shareholder
• 3 weeks paid vacation starting Day 1 + paid holiday shutdown
• Milestone awards to celebrate your achievements
• Employee referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Full training catalogue to support long‑term career growth
• Maternity Leave Top‑Up (SUB Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 personal support
• Friday office snacks
• Family‑friendly company events throughout the year
• Free on‑site parking