• Prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for civil construction projects • Conduct takeoffs from architectural and engineering drawings • Analyse risk and opportunity across project bids • Complete site investigations and pre-tender activities using available online resources • Participate in tender follow-up and award processes • Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers • Liaise with subcontractors and assist with onboarding • Access and manage documentation across various client subcontractor portals • Monitor industry trends and conduct market and cost benchmarking • Ensure estimates account for relevant safety and compliance requirements • Support handover documentation to delivery teams • Opportunity to contribute to an internal AI-powered estimating tool currently in development • Help build and refine a system capable of reading drawings and pricing projects rapidly

Role Description Dawson Civil is looking for an experienced Estimator who will skillfully assess costs, collaborate with stakeholders and partners, and leverage industry expertise to deliver precise and competitive estimates. In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Civil, working in a permanent, full-time position of Estimator, reporting to the Manager Operations. Your base location will be Kamloops, BC and will require travel throughout our great province. - Prepare a comprehensive project cost estimate including; labour, equipment, materials, safety, subcontractors, overhead, taxes, insurance, and mark-up. - Review drawings and understand the contract documents of each tender. - Visit the jobsite to gather information on access, topography, drainage, power supply, material sources, haul times, existing conditions or services, water source and other specifics as required. - Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and estimate the cost of materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor's work, ensuring all areas have been accounted for prior to submitting tenders. - Analyze quotes made by subcontractors for completeness, competitive pricing, ability to perform, and scheduling restraints. - Assess equipment needs, operations sequence, crew size, and site constraints. - Manage the cost, negotiation and settlement of change orders and mitigate potential claims during construction in conjunction with the lead Project Manager. Qualifications - Engineering Degree or Civil Engineering Technical diploma; or an equivalent combination of education, technical training and/or related industry experience. - Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the construction industry. - Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cost estimating. - Proven ability in using estimating software, preferably HCSS. Benefits - Excellent compensation package. - Pension and medical benefits. - Learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

Role Description We are hiring a Civil Estimator to conduct scoping, estimating, tendering, and commercial risk assessment of complex urban infrastructure and streetscape construction projects. This is a fully remote, work-from-home role within our offshore team, supporting Citygreen's commercial project management and construction sector of the business. You will work closely with our Australian project managers, design team, and commercial leadership across daily collaboration hours. You will prepare accurate, commercially sound estimates across a range of civil and landscape infrastructure works, including: - Streetscape upgrades - Stormwater systems - Public domain projects - Integrated civil and landscape packages This is a senior role for an estimator who thinks like a constructor, project manager, and commercial risk manager — not just a take-off operator. You will directly influence project profitability, delivery success, and long-term client relationships. What You'll Do - Tender & Bid Management - Review tender invitations, conduct go/no-go analysis, and assess contract conditions - Manage tender timelines and submission schedules - Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing - Participate in tender interviews and clarification meetings (remotely) - Technical Scope Review - Interpret civil drawings, landscape drawings, engineering details, specifications, geotechnical reports, and stormwater plans - Identify missing details, design conflicts, and constructability risks - Resolve scope gaps between civil and landscape packages - Quantity Take-Offs & Pricing - Prepare detailed take-offs for excavation, disposal, drainage, aggregates, pavements, planting, irrigation, reinstatement, traffic management, and preliminaries - Develop pricing across labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and overheads - Account for productivity factors, urban construction inefficiencies, and staged works impacts - Construction Methodology - Develop project-specific methodologies based on site access, staging, machinery sizing, utility risks, and live traffic environments - Translate how the job will actually be built into accurate pricing - Commercial Risk Management - Prepare clear exclusions, assumptions, clarifications, and qualifications - Identify risks around rock excavation, contaminated fill, service relocations, traffic control, after-hours work, access restrictions, and latent conditions - Supplier & Subcontractor Engagement - Source and evaluate pricing, lead times, and delivery risk - Compare alternative methodologies and negotiate where required - Proposal Preparation & Handover - Prepare professional quotations, tender submissions, methodology statements, and commercial submissions - Conduct structured handovers to delivery teams covering assumptions, key risks, and unresolved items Working Arrangement - Reliable high-speed internet and a professional home office setup required - Daily collaboration hours overlapping with Australian business hours (AEST/AEDT) - Regular video meetings with onshore project, design, and commercial teams - Independent contractor engagement (standard offshore contractor terms) - Engagement may commence as casual (per-hour / per-project) and convert to full-time equivalent, subject to workload queue and demonstrated capacity - First 90 days include productivity and workload calibration Qualifications - 3+ years of civil estimating experience - Experience pricing urban infrastructure, streetscape, or public domain projects, stormwater and roading infrastructure - Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodology - Ability to interpret civil engineering documentation - Advanced Excel capability - Excellent written and verbal English communication - Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-border team environment - Reliable high-speed internet and dedicated home workspace - Availability to work core hours overlapping with Australian business hours - Ability to estimate to Australian construction methodology and applicable standards (or demonstrable capacity to adapt quickly to them) Software Proficiency - Essential - Advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, cost modelling) - At least one professional estimating or take-off software platform (Bluebeam, CostX, Buildsoft, or equivalent) - Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams) - Highly Desirable - Bluebeam Revu — for digital take-offs and drawing markup - CostX — for measurement and cost planning - Buildsoft — for estimating and tender management - AutoCAD or Civil 3D — for interpreting civil drawings - PDF markup and collaboration tools - Cloud-based file and project management platforms (SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox) - Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar Bonus - Experience with construction-specific ERP or job costing systems - AI-assisted estimating or productivity tools Highly Desirable Experience - Streetscapes, landscape construction, or integrated civil/landscape packages - Stormwater management, WSUD, or urban tree infrastructure - Working with Australian, New Zealand, UK, or US-based civil or landscape contractors - Prior offshore or remote contracting experience Who You Are - Commercially minded — you balance competitiveness, profitability, and risk - Detail oriented — you know small ambiguities become large losses - Technically curious — you investigate constructability and engineering intent - Organised — you manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines - Self-managing — you deliver consistently without close supervision - A strong communicator — you write clearly, respond promptly, and raise issues early - Collaborative — you work effectively across design, delivery, suppliers, and clients in a remote setting Benefits - Competitive offshore contractor rate (commensurate with experience) - Fully remote, work-from-home arrangement - Full training on Citygreen's proprietary systems, construction methodologies, and QA frameworks - Exposure to high-profile urban infrastructure and green infrastructure projects in Australia and internationally - Collaborative team environment across design, delivery, and commercial functions - Long-term career development within a growing specialist business - Standard offshore contractor engagement terms

• Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural damage • Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce high-quality technical reports • Provide timely, professional updates to clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders • Work independently while leveraging internal experts and resources • Drive issues to resolution with stakeholders ensuring deliverables meet or exceed expectations • Contribute ideas that strengthen processes, tools, and customer outcomes