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Estimator - Buildings East

Bedford, NS, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-02

Core

Develop accurate estimates and subcontractor costing for major ICI construction projects from budgeting through contract letting.

Role type

Senior Estimator (Construction)

Builds

Production cost estimates and tender submissions for infrastructure and commercial construction projects.

Domain

Construction (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional)

Required skills

Estimating techniques, tendering process, contract negotiation, reading construction plans/specs, estimating software (InEight, On-screen Takeoff), Microsoft Office suite, value engineering, cost plan development, database management, historical data analysis, RFQ/RFP/EOI proposal writing.

Preferred skills

PQS or CET designation, experience with diverse project delivery methods, subject matter expertise in specific construction areas.

Responsibilities

Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, determine general expenses and margins, review project documents and analyze subcontractor requirements, identify risks and opportunities, develop preliminary construction schedules, lead estimate review and tender submission, assist in post-tender negotiations, participate in preconstruction planning and scope definition, maintain cost databases, prepare conceptual estimates.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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