Estimator (Engineering) – Commercial Construction Bouctouche, NB

Our client, a leader in innovative building solutions, is seeking a precise and analytical Estimator (Engineering) to join their commercial construction team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive, high-quality project estimates and proposals. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for reviewing commercial tenders/RFQs, driving accurate cost estimations, and managing the complete bid submission lifecycle.

If you thrive on turning complex technical data into winning strategies and want to collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to deliver major projects, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Bid Management & Proposal Development Analyze & Evaluate: Review commercial construction RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents to identify project scope, potential risks, exclusions, and strategic opportunities. Technical Writing: Draft clear, concise technical tender responses, translating complex scopes, assumptions, and methodologies into compliant, perfectly structured submission content. Process Coordination: Lead the end-to-end bid process, including orchestrating kick-off meetings, establishing bid schedules, and securing internal approvals. Compliance: Organize and prepare proposals to guarantee consistent quality, accuracy, and absolute compliance with client requirements, ensuring technical responses are internally aligned and contract-ready.

Cost Estimation & Analysis Detailed Costing: Build accurate, competitive cost estimates based on contractual requirements, drawings, specifications, and historical data. Technical Take-Offs: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, bills of materials (BOM), and scope documents to calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs. Supply Chain Liaison: Request, analyze, and evaluate pricing structures from external subcontractors and suppliers. Lifecycle Evaluation: Assess scope changes, execute trade-off studies, and calculate cost impacts throughout the project lifecycle. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

Project Handover: Prepare detailed contract summaries and briefing documents to seamlessly support Operations and Project Management teams. Internal Alignment: Partner closely with production, project management, and engineering teams to conduct quantity take-offs and pricing exercises. Data Integrity: Maintain highly organized, accurate bid, contract, and customer records. Optimization: Drive the continuous improvement of internal estimating tools, templates, and processes.

Education & Experience Education: Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). Experience: 2–5+ years of direct experience in estimating, cost control, or bid management within a construction environment.

Industry Assets: Experience with modular construction, residential, or commercial building projects is highly valued.

Technical Skills & Tools Software: Strong working knowledge of estimating systems and tools (experience with ERP or dedicated estimating software is a major asset). Applications: Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically high-level Excel skills. Technical Editing: The ability to produce blacklines is considered an asset.

Core Competencies Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of modern construction methods, material costs, and labor productivity metrics. Execution: Exceptional analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with a proven track record of meeting rigid deadlines. Precision: High attention to detail with the ability to work independently while remaining a highly collaborative team player. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills across all mediums, including in-person environments. Mindset: A continuous improvement mindset with a drive to leverage technology to optimize workflows.