Project Manager / Estimator
Confidential Civil Contractor
Abbotsford, BC
Entrepreneurial Civil Contractor | Diverse Infrastructure Projects | Profit-Sharing Opportunity
An established and rapidly growing civil construction group is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to join its team in Abbotsford, BC.
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly diversified contractor with operations spanning heavy civil construction, excavation, retaining wall systems, earth stabilization, municipal infrastructure, emergency response work, and specialty infrastructure projects throughout BC and Western Canada.
The organization operates multiple interconnected divisions across a broad range of civil and infrastructure scopes, creating exposure to a level of project diversity rarely found within a single company.
The culture is entrepreneurial, hands-on, and growth-oriented, with leadership focused on long-term relationships, internal advancement, and rewarding strong performers.
One of the more unique aspects of this opportunity is the company’s performance and profit-sharing philosophy. Leadership strongly believes in rewarding employees who contribute to project success and operational growth. High-performing Project Managers have the opportunity to directly participate in the profitability of the projects they help deliver, creating meaningful upside beyond base compensation.
This role is ideal for a practical, field-oriented construction professional who enjoys both project management and estimating responsibilities and thrives in fast-paced environments with significant autonomy.
The Role
The successful candidate will oversee projects from pre-construction through completion while also supporting estimating and tendering activities across a variety of civil scopes.
Projects range from municipal infrastructure and excavation through to retaining walls, dike restoration, emergency response work, industrial scopes, and specialized geotechnical systems.
This is not a heavily layered corporate environment. The ideal individual will be comfortable wearing multiple hats, solving problems proactively, and working closely with field operations.
ResponsibilitiesProject Management
- Manage civil construction projects from award through closeout
- Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and suppliers
- Monitor schedules, budgets, forecasting, and project financial performance
- Maintain project documentation, reporting, and client communication
- Support force-account and emergency-response documentation
- Conduct regular site visits and work closely with superintendents and foremen
- Assist with manpower planning and operational coordination across multiple active projects
- Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency and profitability
Estimating
- Prepare quantity takeoffs, pricing, and tender submissions
- Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Participate in value engineering and alternative construction solutions
- Support budgeting and conceptual estimating for negotiated work
- Assist with planning and execution strategies during pre-construction
Project Types
Projects may include:
- Earthworks and excavation
- Municipal civil infrastructure
- Site servicing
- Dike restoration
- Retaining wall systems
- Utility trenching
- Structural concrete
- Bridge-related scopes
- Industrial projects
- Slope stabilization
- Emergency response projects
- Specialized geotechnical infrastructure
The company is also involved in several proprietary and highly specialized infrastructure systems that differentiate it from traditional civil contractors.
What We’re Looking ForQualifications
- 5+ years of experience in civil construction project management and/or estimating
- Background in heavy civil, municipal infrastructure, excavation, earthworks, or utilities
- Strong understanding of field operations and construction sequencing
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, cost tracking, and project reporting
- Comfortable operating in both office and field environments
- Estimating software experience considered an asset
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Valid driver’s license
Ideal Personality Fit
The ideal candidate is:
- Hands-on and field-oriented
- Entrepreneurial and solutions-driven
- Comfortable in fast-paced environments with multiple moving pieces
- Able to build strong relationships with crews, clients, and consultants
- Practical, adaptable, and self-motivated
- Interested in long-term growth opportunities within a growing organization
- Motivated by performance, accountability, and project success
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary of approximately $130,000–$160,000 depending on experience
- Performance-based bonuses and project profit-sharing opportunities
- Vehicle allowance/vehicle package discussions available
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term advancement opportunities within a growing organization
- Diverse and technically interesting project portfolio
- Strong team culture with accessible leadership
Why This Opportunity?
This role offers the chance to join a highly entrepreneurial civil contractor with:
- A strong backlog of work
- Specialized and high-margin project scopes
- Significant operational diversity
- Long-term growth potential
- A collaborative, down-to-earth culture
- Leadership that values loyalty, initiative, and internal promotion
If you are looking for a role with greater variety, autonomy, and opportunity than a traditional corporate contractor environment, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
Pay: $130,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
