Estimator
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 2-5 years of experience in cost estimation including calculating material, labor, and overhead costs, or related experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Marid Industries seeking an Estimator to join our Sales & Estimating team! In this role, you'll use your construction knowledge to collaborate with project managers, production, purchasing, and finance teams to drive sales success and deliver exceptional client service. You'll have the chance to work alongside experienced estimators, learning from their expertise while gaining hands-on experience in analyzing costs, reviewing project details, and crafting competitive bids in a fast-paced work environment.
This is a full-time position based out of our head office in Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and interprets drawings of commercial, industrial, and institutional structures.
- Checks documents and determines if all materials, information, and specifications are present.
- Prepares specification analysis and addendum review.
- Uses Technical writing in the preparation of proposals, bid forms, and quotation letters.
- Applies knowledge of construction materials, methods, and processes to develop accurate and reliable estimates.
- Builds strong client, subcontractor, and supplier relationships through consistent communication and collaboration.
- Prepares estimates for designs, material takeoffs, and pricing for structural steel and miscellaneous metals.
- Determines scope of work and ensures document control.
- Solicits supplier/subcontractor pricing and distributes tender prices.
- Assesses job sites, document details (e.g., access, hazards, crane setup), and prepares for delivery deadlines.
- Attends meetings, delivers tenders in person if needed, and manages project handovers.
- Organizes project handover meeting with the project management team for successful bids.
- Visits shop, and site locations to observe work processes to enhance knowledge base.
Education/Certification:
- Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, from a recognized educational institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred Certificate in Construction Administration Technology; additional certifications in estimating, project management, or steel fabrication are considered an asset.
- 2-5 years of experience in cost estimation including calculating material, labor, and overhead costs, or related experience.
- Experience working in the construction industry.
- Experience working in the steel industry would be considered a strong asset.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business correspondence and technical documents, including drawings and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other employees.
- Commitment to continuous learning and industry development.
- Flexibility to visit sites and locations as needed.
Marid Industries is a privately owned custom manufacturing business based in Windsor Junction, just outside of Metro Halifax. Marid is a full-service contractor unlike many companies in the structural steel business. Marid is a fabricator as well as a construction company with ample engineering capabilities.
Flexibility is a key Marid quality. No matter what the finished product-a simple utilitarian warehouses, a modern school, or a complex finished public space - the required skill sets are available with the Marid Industries organization.
We are committed to supporting and challenging our employees to be the most capable, competent and well trained in the industry. www.marid.ca
Are you interested?
In addition to offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, we offer a competitive compensation package, including benefits. If you feel you could be a great fit to join our team, we encourage you to apply!
Individual accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Analyze construction drawings and tender documents, determine project scope, and prepare accurate estimates, material takeoffs, proposals, and competitive bids for structural steel and miscellaneous metals. Coordinate pricing and communication with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, and support site assessments, tender delivery, and successful project handovers.
Requirements
Requires 2–5 years of cost estimation or related experience and experience in the construction industry; steel industry experience is a strong asset. A diploma or degree in construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field - or equivalent education and experience - is required, with strong document interpretation, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Construction Knowledge
- Drawing Interpretation
- Material Takeoffs
- Cost Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Specification Analysis
- Document Control
- Supplier and Subcontractor Coordination
- Bid Preparation
- Structural Steel
- Miscellaneous Metals
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Project Handover
Benefits
- Benefits
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Sales
Keywords
- Construction Estimating
- Cost Estimation
- Construction Management
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Structural Steel
- Miscellaneous Metals
- Construction Drawings
- Specifications
- Material Takeoffs
- Labor Costs
- Overhead Costs
- Bid Forms
- Quotation Letters
- Technical Writing
- Addendum Review
- Document Control
- Supplier Pricing
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Tendering
- Site Assessment
- Crane Setup
- Project Handover
- Steel Fabrication
- Construction Administration Technology