Posted 16 days ago
Estimator
@ Aplin
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Aplin is hiring a senior estimator for a large award-winning general contractor working across BC and the USA. The role is a full-time position on high-rise tower projects, estimating within a team and reporting to the construction manager. The posting lists a salary of $135,000 to $170,000, plus RRSP matching, health and dental benefits and bonuses.
Responsibilities:
- Complete project estimates, including site visits, quantity take-offs and pricing
- Manage trade tenders, qualification and tender analysis
- Perform ongoing trade risk assessments
- Prepare bid proposals for stakeholders
- Build relationships with vendors, subcontractors and architects
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years full life cycle estimating on high-rise towers in Vancouver
- Proficient in Bluebeam and PlanSwift
- Track record of working in an estimating team
- CPE or estimating qualifications an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Senior Estimator position for a large general contractor that operates throughout BC and the USA. Working on high-rise tower projects
About our client
Our client is an award-winning general contractor that builds residential, commercial and institutional projects throughout BC and the USA. They have been operational for over four decades and have been recognized as one of BC’s top employers.
About the opportunity
In this role, you will be working as part of a social team of estimators, working specifically on high-rise tower projects for projects beginning preconstruction with others due to begin at the end of 2025.
About the position
- You will be reporting to the construction manager and your duties will include the following:
- Gain a thorough understanding of project requirements.
- Identify and select metrics to generate accurate estimates.
- Conduct site visits to collect critical information.
- Complete project estimates, including site visits, quantity take-offs, pricing, and presenting findings to management.
- Analyze data to generate forecasts.
- Perform ongoing trade risk assessments.
- Prepare comprehensive reports or bid proposals for submission to stakeholders.
- Manage trade tenders, qualification processes, scope development, and tender analysis.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and clients, including subcontractors and architects.
The Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in full life cycle estimating on high-rise tower projects in Vancouver
- Proficient using Bluebeam and Planswift
- Track record of working as part of a team of estimators
- CPE or estimating qualifications an asset
Compensation
- $135,000 – $170,000 depending on experience
- 5% RRSP matching
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Discretionary annual bonuses
- Onsite gym
- Health and wellness spending account
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
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