construction estimator

Cherubini Bridges and Structures; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Free parking available

Parking available

Job summary

Cherubini Bridges and Structures in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled estimator with 3–5 years of experience to prepare labour and material cost estimates and support pre-qualification submissions. The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with engineers and subcontractors, and delivering accurate Class A and elemental estimates.

The estimator will operate CADD and related software, manage project cash flow, and prepare comprehensive bid packages.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in estimating or a closely related role.
• Experience reading blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Strong cost estimation and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A) and elemental estimates (B, C, D).
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads.
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects.
• Project cash flow and financing requirements.
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms.
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures.
• Advise on tendering procedures.
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on cost changes.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Cost estimation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

College/CEGEP

Equivalent experience

Tools

CADD software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Estimating

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available