Industrial Estimator (Heavy Industrial)

GAMARC Consulting; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMARC Consulting is looking for an Industrial Estimator (Heavy Industrial) to join our team in Canada. You will prepare accurate project cost estimates by analyzing drawings, specifications, and site conditions and support pre-construction planning and bid activities.

The successful candidate will bring at least 5 years of experience in industrial or heavy civil estimating, be proficient with HeavyBid and Excel, and understand MMCD standards and BC Building Code.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• P.Eng. or eligible is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in construction estimating, with focus on industrial or heavy civil projects.
• Proficient in HeavyBid, Microsoft Excel, and project scheduling tools.
• Solid understanding of BC Building Code, MMCD standards, and contract types.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project documentation to develop detailed cost estimates.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and apply unit costs.
• Prepare complete bid packages with scope narratives and pricing.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and superintendents to validate estimates.
• Ensure estimates include overhead, contingency, and indirect costs.
• Attend handover meetings for seamless transition to operations.
• Provide ongoing cost analysis and benchmarking against performance.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating procedures and databases.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, consultants, and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction estimating

HeavyBid

Microsoft Excel

Project scheduling

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

P.Eng. or eligible

Tools

HeavyBid

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling tools

Job description

About the job Industrial Estimator (Heavy Industrial)

Position:Industrial Estimator (Heavy Industrial)

Duration: Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

The clientseeking a highly skilled Estimator with a background in industrial, civil, or heavy construction to join their team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate project cost estimates by analyzing drawings, specifications, and site conditions, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will support pre-construction planning, project bidding, and cost analysis on a wide range of contract types including lump sum, cost-plus, design-build, and more.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Professional Designation: P.Eng. or eligible is highly preferred.


• Minimum 5 years in construction estimating, with a focus on industrial or heavy civil projects.


• Proficient in HeavyBid, Microsoft Excel, and project scheduling tools.


• Solid understanding of BC Building Code, MMCD standards, and construction contract types.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project documentation including drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports to develop detailed cost estimates.


• Conduct quantity take-offs and apply unit costs using HeavyBid and other estimating tools.


• Prepare complete bid packages, including scope narratives, pricing breakdowns, and assumptions/exclusions.


• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and superintendents to validate resource estimates.


• Ensure all estimates include accurate allowances for overhead, contingency, and indirect costs.


• Attend project handover meetings to ensure a seamless transition to operations teams.


• Provide ongoing cost analysis and benchmarking based on actual project performance.


• Support continuous improvement of estimating procedures, templates, and cost databases.


• Build strong working relationships with vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.