Senior Estimator

Cherubini Bridges and Structures; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Cherubini Bridges and Structures in Dartmouth, NS, seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare comprehensive cost estimates for bridge, structural, and custom steel projects. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, analyze risks, and help craft competitive bids with project management, engineering, and fabrication teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, continuous improvement of estimating methods, and timely documentation to support client proposals.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with experience reading engineering drawings and specs.
• Proven ability to prepare competitive bids for bridge and structural projects.
• Knowledge of Canadian building codes and industry standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for bridge and structural projects.
• Review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, assess risks.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and fabrication teams on bids.
• Maintain cost data and estimating tools; support process improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing.

Skills

Cost estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Steel fabrication

Estimating software

Data analysis

Documentation

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Excel

Estimating platforms

Job description

Company Description

Cherubini Bridges and Structures is a Dartmouth, Nova Scotia-based steel fabricator with nearly 60 years of experience delivering complex bridge, structural, and custom steel projects worldwide. The team focuses on bridging the gap between design intent and constructability, ensuring visually striking forms are delivered without compromising structural integrity. Cherubini offers integrated delivery, including design assist, fabrication, in-house coatings, and marine logistics, supported by deep-water shipping capabilities. With proven expertise in architectural and heavy structural steel, the company emphasizes precision, aesthetics, and practical engineering insight. Long-term stability, pride in craftsmanship, and experienced teams allow partners to move forward with confidence on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Role Description

The Senior Estimator is a full-time, hybrid role based in Dartmouth, NS, with some flexibility for work from home. This role is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for bridge, structural, and custom steel projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing engineering drawings and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, analyzing project risks, and developing competitive bids in collaboration with project management, engineering, and fabrication teams. The Senior Estimator will liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing, evaluate proposals, and maintain up-to-date cost data and estimating tools. This role also supports continuous improvement of estimating processes, contributes to project planning and scheduling inputs, and provides clear documentation to support decision-making and client proposals.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in cost estimating and quantity takeoffs for structural and bridge projects, including interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with steel fabrication processes, constructability review, and practical knowledge of heavy structural and architectural steel.
• Proficiency with estimating software and tools (e.g., Excel, specialized estimating platforms) and solid skills in data analysis and documentation.
• Background in project coordination, including collaboration with engineering, fabrication, logistics, and procurement teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills for working with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Relevant education such as a diploma or degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in bridge or large-scale infrastructure projects and familiarity with Canadian building codes and industry standards are considered assets.