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Company OverviewA well-established, family-run excavation contractor with over 15 years of experience operating across the Lower Mainland. The business has successfully transitioned into its second generation of leadership and continues to grow while maintaining strong relationships with repeat clients and trusted subcontractors.The company specializes in deep excavation for high-rise developments and large underground parking structures, along with select smaller scopes such as fill sites. Typically operating 23 major projects at any given time, with individual project values ranging from $2M to $5M.The organization is well-equipped, financially stable, and positioned for continued growth, including potential expansion opportunities through strategic acquisition.Position OverviewThe company is seeking an experienced Earthworks Estimator to step into a key role as part of a planned transition within the leadership team. This is a hands-on position requiring strong excavation knowledge, minimal oversight, and the ability to independently manage take-offs, pricing, and tender submissions.The Estimator will work closely with senior leadership, project management, and operations, playing a critical role in bid accuracy, profitability, and seamless project handover to field teams.Typical Project ScopeHigh-rise building excavationUnderground and structured parking excavationLarge-scale bulk excavationDirt removal volumes typically ranging from 50,00090,000 m per projectShoring is subcontracted to a long-standing partner with established pricing advantagesKey ResponsibilitiesEstimating & TenderingPrepare detailed earthworks take-offs and estimates from IFC and tender drawingsPrice excavation scopes including:Bulk and detailed excavationMass haul and material balancingExport/import and disposalTemporary access and sequencing considerationsReview drawings, geotechnical reports, and specificationsDevelop pricing using Excel-based estimating toolsCoordinate with shoring subcontractors for accurate pricingPrepare scopes, assumptions, clarifications, and exclusionsSubmit competitive and well-structured tenders on timePre-Construction & HandoverParticipate in pre-bid meetings and site visits as requiredSupport smooth handover from estimating to project management and field teamsAssist with budget setup and early-stage project planningProvide pricing support for changes and additional workCollaboration & Internal SupportWork directly with senior leadership, project management, and field operations teamsEnsure estimates reflect realistic production rates and equipment utilizationMaintain and continuously improve historical cost dataQualifications & Experience5+ years of experience estimating excavation / earthworks projectsProven experience with high-rise or large-scale excavationStrong knowledge of production rates, mass haul, and sequencingAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionProficiency in Excel-based estimating toolsWorking knowledge of AutoCAD or similar take-off softwareStrong organizational and communication skills