Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (on-site) · Reports to: Director of Preconstruction · Type: Full-time, permanent

About the company
Our client is an established, Halifax-based general contractor with a strong reputation across Nova Scotia. They deliver commercial, institutional and multi-residential projects, and their steady growth means a busy preconstruction pipeline and real room to advance.

This is a team that invests in its people. You'll join a collaborative preconstruction group where mentorship is part of the job, not an afterthought.

The role
Reporting to the Director of Preconstruction, the Junior / Intermediate Estimator prepares accurate, competitive estimates that help win the right work. You'll support bids from early budgets through to tender close, working closely with senior estimators, project managers and the trade community.

The role is open to a junior candidate ready to build their skills, or an intermediate estimator ready to own smaller bids end to end. Responsibilities and pay will be matched to experience.

Key responsibilities

Perform quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications across all divisions

Prepare conceptual, budget and hard-bid estimates under the direction of the Director of Preconstruction

Solicit, track and follow up on subcontractor and supplier pricing during tender periods

Level and analyze trade bids for scope gaps, exclusions and qualifications

Review tender documents, addenda and site conditions; flag risks and clarifications

Prepare general requirements and self-performed work pricing (labour, materials, equipment)

Help assemble bid submissions and attend tender closings

Maintain cost databases, historical pricing and the bidders list

Support value engineering and constructability reviews with design teams





Hand off awarded projects to Operations with a clear scope, budget and buyout package

Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings as required

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil/Architectural Engineering Technology, Quantity Surveying or a related field

Junior: 1–3 years of estimating, quantity surveying or related construction experience (co-op or field experience counts)

Intermediate: 3–5+ years of estimating with a general contractor, including leading smaller bids independently

Able to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings

Working knowledge of CCDC contracts and standard tender processes

Strong Excel skills and experience with take-off software (e.g. Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff)

Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage deadlines across several bids at once

Clear, professional communication with trades, suppliers and internal teams

Nice to have

Gold Seal Certification in progress, or CET / PQS designation (or working toward it)

Experience with estimating software such as Sage Estimating, ProEst or Procore

Familiarity with the Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada trade and supplier market

Site or field experience in a trade or as a project coordinator

Exposure to public-sector tenders (e.g. Nova Scotia Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada)

What's offered

Market-competitive salary, based on experience (junior or intermediate level)

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Mentorship from a senior preconstruction team and a clear path toward Senior Estimator

Support for professional development, courses and designations (Gold Seal, CET, PQS)

A stable, growing company with a strong pipeline of Halifax-area projects

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