Civil Estimator, Underground Utilities & Roadworks

Senior Civil Estimator

Heavy Civil Construction | $130,000 to $160,000 + Bonus | Langley, BC

You know the difference between an estimate that looks good on bid day and one that actually works in the field.

You understand production rates, crews, equipment, sequencing and construction methodology. You can review a difficult set of drawings, identify the risks, challenge assumptions and build a number that gives the operations team a real chance to deliver profitable work.

MatchBox Consulting Group, on behalf of our civil construction client, is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to join an established and growing heavy civil contractor based in Langley, BC.

For more than 20 years, this company has delivered roads, underground utilities, earthworks and municipal infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia. It has earned its reputation through consistent execution, long-term relationships and a practical, hands-on approach to construction.

The business is large enough to pursue meaningful and complex projects, but still entrepreneurial enough that your experience, judgment and ideas will directly influence what gets built and how the company grows.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of estimates for heavy civil projects generally valued between $5 million and $20 million, including municipal infrastructure, underground utilities, road construction and major earthworks.

This is not a narrow takeoff position.

You will be involved from the first review of an opportunity through tender submission, project handover and post-project analysis. You will work closely with the Estimating Manager, senior leadership, project teams, subcontractors and suppliers to determine the smartest and most competitive approach to the work.

For a veteran civil estimator, this is an opportunity to bring everything you have learned to a company that will value your input. You will have access to leadership, influence over major decisions and the ability to help shape estimating practices as the business continues to grow.

You will not be buried inside a large corporate estimating department or treated as someone who simply produces numbers. Your judgment will matter.

What You Will Be Doing

• Preparing complete estimates for tendered and negotiated civil construction projects

• Completing detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications and project scopes

• Developing budgets, production rates, crew compositions and construction approaches

• Identifying project risks, scope gaps, constructability issues and commercial opportunities

• Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing

• Recommending practical means, methods and alternative construction solutions

• Attending site visits, pre-bid meetings and scope reviews

• Reviewing addenda and incorporating scope changes throughout the bid process

• Evaluating design options and recommending cost-effective solutions

• Supporting Project Managers with change orders, extra work pricing and cost tracking

• Participating in estimate handovers and post-project reviews

• Improving estimating systems, historical cost data and lessons learned

What You Bring

• At least four years of estimating experience within heavy civil construction

• Strong experience with underground utilities, roadworks, earthworks or municipal infrastructure

• A demonstrated ability to estimate projects in the $5 million to $20 million range

• A practical understanding of civil construction methods, sequencing, equipment and production

• Experience with HeavyBid, PlanSwift or comparable estimating software

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline

• The confidence to ask difficult questions, defend your numbers and communicate directly

• Strong analytical, organizational and relationship-building skills

Above all, you are a builder-minded estimator.

You understand that the best estimate is not simply the lowest number. It is a clear, competitive and executable plan for winning work the company can deliver successfully.

The Environment

This is a close-knit, ambitious and highly collaborative team.

The pace is quick, communication is direct and people are expected to participate. The strongest fit will be someone who enjoys working with experienced personalities, can handle some good-natured banter and is comfortable being accountable for their work.

The team is competitive, but not political. People challenge each other, solve problems together and take pride in winning good work.

Leadership is accessible and actively involved in the business. Good ideas are heard, experienced people are trusted and strong performance creates opportunity.

The company also places real value on camaraderie, with regular team events and family-inclusive activities that bring the wider organization together.

Where This Can Lead

The company believes in promoting from within and creating room for strong performers to advance.

Depending on your interests and strengths, this position could develop into:

• Chief Estimator

• Leadership of a specialized estimating function

• Pre-construction leadership

• Broader operational responsibility

• Senior leadership within the business

There is no rigid ceiling placed on the role. People who demonstrate judgment, initiative and results will be given opportunities to grow.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $130,000 to $160,000, based on experience

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Three weeks of vacation

• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits

• RRSP matching program

• Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel

• Professional development and continuing education support

• A practical and flexible approach to sick days and personal time

Apply

This role will appeal to an experienced civil estimator who still enjoys the pursuit.

Someone who likes understanding the job, finding the edge, building the right number and helping a team win work it can execute successfully.

Apply through MatchBox Consulting Group in confidence. All applications and conversations will be handled discreetly.

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com