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Construction cost estimator
Job in
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-15
Listing for:
Manpower Services Canada Limit
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
-
Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Work Term:
Permanent - Work Language:
English - Hours:
37.5 to 40 hours per week - Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma - Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years Work setting - Estimating 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) - Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- MS Power Point Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction Project size estimating experience
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000 Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts Parts specialization
- Plumbing Area of specialization
- Heating Security and safety
- Criminal record check Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Sitting Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots Employment terms options
- Early morning Employment terms options
- Morning Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
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