Estimator, Marine Construction - Western Canada District

Kiewit; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Mid-Level Estimator specializing in marine construction to join their Burnaby team. This full-time position involves analyzing project details for accurate cost estimation, collaborating with engineers and project managers, and maintaining crucial historical data. The selected candidate will work on significant marine projects, providing estimates that are critical to project success while being supported by a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil or marine construction required.
• Strong knowledge of marine construction methods, equipment, and materials.
• Proficiency in estimating software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and specifications for cost estimation.
• Develop cost breakdowns and collaborate on project accuracy.
• Identify project risks and support transitions to operations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Hard Dollar

Job description

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Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, CA

Requisition ID:176761

Job Level:Mid Level

Market:Marine

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Location

This position is based in our Burnaby district office. Travel to sites across BC or other locations is required. #LI-RP1

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates for marine construction projects.
• Develop quantity take-offs, cost breakdowns, and pricing for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, and field personnel to ensure constructability and accuracy of estimates.
• Participate in bid reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises.
• Maintain and update historical cost data and unit pricing databases.
• Identify and evaluate potential project risks and opportunities.
• Support post-bid project transitions and handoffs to operations teams.
• Stay current with industry trends, construction methods, and market conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil or marine construction (e.g., ports, harbors, coastal structures).
• Strong knowledge of marine construction methods, equipment, and materials.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., HCSS HeavyBid, Hard Dollar, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and support projects across North America.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Compensation: $100,000 - 130,000

• Actual total compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, assigned project, and/or location, and may be above or below this range.
• Additional project-based premiums may be applied depending on assignment.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.