Project Manager/Estimator

B&B Contracting Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Surrey is seeking a dedicated Project Manager/Estimator to join their rail division. The role involves planning and executing rail construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, and managing quality processes. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

RRSP match

Vision care

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management or estimating, preferably in construction.
• Strong understanding of quality management processes.
• Willingness to travel within the Lower Mainland and Northern BC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support work plans for assigned projects.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Compile weekly and monthly project reports.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Construction drawing interpretation

Quality management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

B&B Contracting Group is seeking a dedicated Project Manager/Estimator to join our rail division.

The Project Manager/Estimator plays a key role in the planning, estimating, and execution of rail construction projects. This position is responsible for reviewing and interpreting drawings and specifications to ensure compliance, supporting field construction with technical expertise, and overseeing quality management processes. The role will primarily focus on projects within the Lower Mainland and Northern BC.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and support work plans for assigned projects.
• Validate the construction of temporary structures and ensure third-party engineering requirements (including inspection frequencies) are met.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of the Quality Management Plan, including RFIs, NCRs, ITPs, and quality control check sheets.
• Produce sketches and redline drawings to support field operations.
• Track field performance for engineering, scheduling, and quality management purposes.
• Perform civil quantity take-offs from design documents to support estimating and planning.
• Prepare internal daily reports and maintain accurate quantity books.
• Develop and maintain visual schedules and resource-loaded baseline schedules, including critical path analysis.
• Support the construction team in preparing three-week lookahead schedules and updating project schedules to reflect changes in timing or logic.
• Assist with the preparation, filing, and management of purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Expedite issue resolution with engineers and stakeholders.
• Compile weekly and monthly project reports for senior management.
• Assist with daily labour, equipment, and quantity entries for reporting and invoicing.
• Provide accurate civil take-offs and cost estimates for tendering and ongoing work.
• Ensure all construction activities meet company quality standards and client specifications.

Qualifications/Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in project management and/or estimating within the construction industry (rail or heavy civil experience strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and quality management processes.
• Proficiency with scheduling and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel within the Lower Mainland and Northern BC as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

Salary will be adjusted based on skill set and experience

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

About the Company

B&B Contracting Group is a distinguished company with 75 years of experience in civil construction. Based in Campbell Heights, South Surrey, we have made a significant impact across the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia.

As an industry leader in underground utilities, roads, gravels, excavation, and infrastructure projects, we take immense pride in our completed projects and reputation. Our dedication to safety, exceptional customer service, and community involvement has led to lasting relationships with clients and partners.

B&B is committed to proactively engaging with Indigenous communities, fostering meaningful, long-term relationships for mutual benefit, and is enrolled in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program, a certification that demonstrates an organization\'s long-term and progressive commitment to Indigenous relations. B&B respects and acknowledges the traditional territories across British Columbia and Canada.

With the B&B Contracting Group, you can expect career growth, a highly competitive wage, excellent benefits, and a job you will look forward to working at each day. Join our passionate team of professionals who strive for excellence and make a positive impact on the communities we serve. At B&B, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration are valued. Come work for an organization with a strong reputation and decades of experience in the industry. APPLY TODAY!

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.