10/13/2026
🚧 ROGA Group is Hiring: Estimating Lead – Major Earthworks & Civil Construction 🚧
📍Central and Western British Columbia
ROGA Group is looking for an experienced Estimating Lead to support major earthworks, heavy civil, and linear infrastructure projects.
We are looking for someone with substantial experience developing estimates for major earthworks programs across a wide range of terrain, including mountainous, steep, remote, and access-constrained environments. The successful candidate will understand how projects are built and bring that practical knowledge into the estimating, scheduling, and construction-planning process.
This position is suited to an experienced professional who can lead an estimate, work closely with operations, and develop a clear, realistic approach to delivering the work. We are open to direct employee hires or subcontract arrangements with experienced, qualified professionals.
Qualifications
· Substantial, demonstrated experience estimating major earthworks and heavy civil programs across varied terrain (general civil construction, forestry and clearing operations, and linear infrastructure projects) is an asset.
· Strong understanding of equipment productivity, excavation, material handling, haul operations, road and access construction, drainage, and site development is required.
· Proven working proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is required.
· Strong Excel skills, familiarity with estimating systems, and sound commercial judgement are required.
· Ability to manage a bid process, coordinate contributors, meet deadlines, and clearly explain pricing and ex*****on assumptions is essential.
· Experience with TILOS or comparable linear scheduling software is an asset.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead estimates and proposals. Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, quantities, and site information to prepare complete and competitive submissions.
· Develop practical construction strategies. Establish construction methods, equipment requirements, crew sizes, production rates, access requirements, and sequencing in collaboration with operations and field leadership.
· Build detailed pricing and schedules. Develop labour, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs, supported by realistic construction schedules and resource plans.
· Manage estimate reviews and handover. Coordinate supplier and subcontractor pricing, identify risks and opportunities, clearly document assumptions and exclusions, and transfer the estimate basis to project teams following award.
Job Details:
· Work schedule: Project schedules and operational requirements will dictate working arrangements. Hours, schedules, and any rotations are to be determined and may vary between assignments and project phases.
· Travel and accommodations: Requirements and arrangements will be determined by the applicable project and may vary throughout the assignment. Details will be confirmed as part of the engagement and project arrangements.
· Compensation: Very competitive compensation compared with industry standards, reflecting relevant experience, qualifications, responsibilities, and the agreed engagement structure.
· Employee pay range: $150,000 (additional performance incentives available).
· Subcontract rates: To be negotiated based on experience, scope, and contract terms.
This position offers exposure to meaningful construction work, growth potential, and the opportunity to transition into longer-term roles within Marwest and the ROGA Group.
đź“© Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include a brief summary of relevant projects and identify your estimating responsibilities, the types of terrain and construction involved, and your experience with scheduling and estimating software.
Include your availability and whether you are seeking direct employment or a subcontract engagement. Subcontract applicants should also provide a brief overview of their business and relevant project experience.
ROGA encourages applications from Indigenous candidates and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds.