Junior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Hanscomb Limited is looking for a Junior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor in our Halifax, Nova Scotia office to keep up with the increasing demand for our services and this may be just the career you’re looking for!

We have a hybrid work environment with a fantastic team and offer the successful candidate a full-time position working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment with a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a benefits package.

As a Junior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor one of your primary roles will be producing material takeoffs for civil, architectural and structural drawings, contacting subtrades and suppliers for material pricing. Experience in electrical or mechanical estimating is considered an asset.

Hanscomb Limited specializes in cost planning, estimating and control services, scheduling, loan monitoring, value management, construction cost monitoring for large and small projects across Canada. Our Atlantic operation has immediate opportunities for a Junior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to be a part of its expanding office.

One to two years experience in construction estimating, material takeoffs and reading construction drawings is required. Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) designations with CIQS or working toward achieving their PQS is recommended but not required. Preference will be given to applicants who reside in Nova Scotia or the other Atlantic Provinces (NB, PE, NL).

Ideal candidates will be graduates from Construction Project Management (previously CMT) at NSCC or a similar program which focuses on construction estimating, construction cost control, construction technology and materials & practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams etc. and familiar with estimating software (such as OST), ability to multitask several projects, commitments to meeting deadlines and attention to detail and numbers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

Our company has a solid 69-year history of hiring and empowering a work environment that fosters a one-of-a-kind career. With 9 offices across Canada, career growth potential is excellent. You will often be working independently but could be required task share on large projects as required within the company for any office. You will be asked to co-ordinate and produce reports in accordance with company formats, using in-house software tools.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes and covering letter, by e-mail to Erin Brownlow at ebrownlow@hanscomb.com (quoting project Junior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor in the subject line). We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.