Marine Estimator

Regarding Hiring:

This position offers the opportunity for employment with any of the joint venture companies involved in the project. Hiring decisions are based on equal opportunities across each of the three partner companies in the joint venture.

About the Project

Cross Fraser Partnership (CFP) is a general partnership comprising Bouygues Construction Canada Inc., Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd., and Pomerleau BC Inc. These companies have been selected to collaboratively deliver a new, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel to replace the existing George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99.

Position Overview:

The Marine Estimator will possess extensive experience in heavy civil construction and marine concrete structures. This role requires a proactive professional capable of taking ownership of estimates, leading the bidding process, and driving competitive proposals. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in marine projects, hydroelectric developments, bridges, LRT systems, road infrastructure, and concrete structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the estimating process for heavy civil and marine projects, ensuring accurate and reliable estimates.
• Develop first principal cost estimates, including labor, equipment, crew, subcontractor, and supplier resource management.
• Review project plans, specifications, and documentation to determine project scope.
• Collaborate with engineering, means and methods, construction, scheduling, and risk teams to develop estimates.
• Utilize estimating software such as Bid2Win, HCSS, and InEight to prepare bids.
• Identify and analyze potential risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Maintain an up-to-date cost database and industry knowledge to enhance estimating reliability.
• Support the bidding process by evaluating and negotiating subcontractor and supplier bids.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil estimating, with significant expertise in major concrete and marine structures.
• Candidates with 5+ years of experience may be considered if they have substantial heavy civil expertise.
• Industry background: Experience in heavy civil construction (e.g., infrastructure, hydroelectric, bridges, LRT, marine concrete structures).
• Preferred experience in companies specializing in heavy civil construction; contract types include Progressive Design Build, Design Build, Bid Build, and other collaborative contracting models.
• Strong structural experience, with the ability to lead and optimize estimates effectively.
• Proficiency in Bid2Win, HCSS, and InEight estimating software.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive the estimating process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Right to work in Canada.

Why You Should Apply:

• Up to 5% RRSP matching.
• Career advancement, training, and education opportunities.
• Travel allowance.
• Four weeks vacation.

The expected salary range for this opportunity is $130,000 – $190,000. Please note that salaries may vary depending on the candidate’s experience and geographical location. Listed compensation is exclusive of bonus and in addition to our extensive employee benefits program mentioned above. Availability of certain benefits may vary based on the specific job role.