Estimator

Marid Industries Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Marid Industries Limited in Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Estimator to join our Sales & Estimating team. You will analyze costs, review project details, and craft competitive bids for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

In this role, you will collaborate with project managers, production, purchasing, and finance to deliver accurate estimates and strong client service while learning from experienced estimators in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of cost estimation experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets drawings for commercial and industrial structures.
• Checks documents to ensure all materials and specs are present.
• Prepares specification analysis and addendum reviews.
• Assists in preparing bids, tender prices, and proposals.
• collaborates with project managers, production, purchasing, and finance to drive bids.

Job description

Are you detail-driven, technically skilled, and great at building relationships? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can contribute to the success of diverse projects, while growing your career. If so, we want you to join our growing team!

Marid Industries is seeking an Estimator to join our Sales & Estimating team! In this role, you\'ll use your construction knowledge to collaborate with project managers, production, purchasing, and finance teams to drive sales success and deliver exceptional client service. You\'ll have the chance to work alongside experienced estimators, learning from their expertise while gaining hands-on experience in analyzing costs, reviewing project details, and crafting competitive bids in a fast-paced work environment.

This is a full-time position based out of our head office in Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets drawings of commercial, industrial, and institutional structures.
• Checks documents and determines if all materials, information, and specifications are present.
• Prepares specification analysis and addendum review.
• Uses Technical writing in the preparation of proposals, bid forms, and quotation letters.
• Applies knowledge of construction materials, methods, and processes to develop accurate and reliable estimates.
• Builds strong client, subcontractor, and supplier relationships through consistent communication and collaboration.
• Prepares estimates for designs, material takeoffs, and pricing for structural steel and miscellaneous metals.
• Determines scope of work and ensures document control.
• Solicits supplier/subcontractor pricing and distributes tender prices.
• Assesses job sites, document details (e.g., access, hazards, crane setup), and prepares for delivery deadlines.
• Attends meetings, delivers tenders in person if needed, and manages project handovers.
• Organizes project handover meeting with the project management team for successful bids.
• Visits shop, and site locations to observe work processes to enhance knowledge base.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, from a recognized educational institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Certificate in Construction Administration Technology; additional certifications in estimating, project management, or steel fabrication are considered an asset.

Experience & Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in cost estimation including calculating material, labor, and overhead costs, or related experience.
• Experience working in the construction industry.
• Experience working in the steel industry would be considered a strong asset.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business correspondence and technical documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other employees.
• Commitment to continuous learning and industry development.
• Flexibility to visit sites and locations as needed.

About Marid Industries Ltd.

Marid Industries is a privately owned custom manufacturing business based in Windsor Junction, just outside of Metro Halifax. Marid is a full-service contractor unlike many companies in the structural steel business. Marid is a fabricator as well as a construction company with ample engineering capabilities.

Flexibility is a key Marid quality. No matter what the finished product-a simple utilitarian warehouses, a modern school, or a complex finished public space - the required skill sets are available with the Marid Industries organization.

We are committed to supporting and challenging our employees to be the most capable, competent and well trained in the industry. www.marid.ca

Individual accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.