Construction Estimator
- Dartmouth, NS
- On-site
- Posted Oct 9, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Prepare construction cost estimates, bids, and reports using drawings, specifications, and quantity take-off procedures. Analyze tenders, monitor project costs and contract expenditures, and coordinate estimate changes with project stakeholders.
Job details
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 Tasks 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
What you’ll do
Prepare construction cost estimates, bids, and reports using drawings, specifications, and quantity take-off procedures. Analyze tenders, monitor project costs and contract expenditures, and coordinate estimate changes with project stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires college/CEGEP education or equivalent experience and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. The role is on-site and calls for strong written communication, organization, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Paramedical Services Coverage
- Vision Care Benefits
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking
- Parking Available
Listed skills
- written communication · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Cost Estimating
- Labour and Material Cost Estimation
- Blueprint and Specification Reading
- Class A Estimates
- Class B, C, and D Estimates
- CADD Software
- Quantity Take-Off
- Economic Feasibility Analysis
- Cash Flow Projection
- Bid Preparation
- Tender Analysis
- Cost Monitoring and Reporting
- Contract Expenditure Monitoring
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Construction
- Finance & Accounting
- Engineering