Senior Estimator, Civil

J EllisDon Corporation • vancouver, metro vancouver regional district • Posted July 04, 2026

About the Role

Role Overview


The Lead Civil Estimator will lead all civil estimating pursuits through both the estimating and pre‑construction phase until turnover for projects ranging from $0 to $1B+.


Responsibilities



  • Be responsible and accountable for the oversight and development of RFPs, construction budgets and conceptual estimates across a variety of project types and delivery methods, including lump sum, construction management, design‑build and P3s.

  • Establish project‑specific bid strategies and implementation plans, including return on investment analyses used in fee determination.

  • Develop talent, mentor future estimating leaders, and support long‑term succession planning.

  • Hold final accountability for estimate completeness, assumptions and risk positioning prior to executive review.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of an area‑specific quality control plan and es...