Estimator
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3+ years of experience as an estimator in construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry projects
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
**This role is on-site in Halifax, Nova Scotia**
We are looking for an Intermediate Estimator to join our exciting client in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This role will play a critical role in a new manufacturing program. If you have a solid background in industrial, construction or manufacturing environments, we would love to chat. Please apply directly or send your resume to info@stellar-recruitment.com.
Responsibilities
- Interpret client-provided specifications and drawings to develop detailed scopes of work and work packages.
- Estimate required person-hours and resources to execute manufacturing and repair activities.
- Create and manage subcontractor and material RFQs or provide technical support to the Supply Chain team in their preparation.
- Draft detailed execution Method Statements based on project scopes and client requirements.
- Assist in the creation and submission of competitive Bid/Tender packages, and support multidisciplinary estimating efforts.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or Red Seal Journeyman certification in a relevant industrial Skilled Trade nice to have.
- 3+ years of experience as an estimator in construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry projects
- Strong proficiency with engineering, estimating, or drafting software, and a solid understanding of technical drawings and documentation.
- Experience in contract negotiation and familiarity with commercial and government contract terms and conditions.
Relocation available.
Onsite in Halifax, Nova Scotia 5 days per week
More about this job
Responsibilities
Interpret specifications and drawings to develop scopes of work, work packages, and estimates of labor and resources for manufacturing and repair activities. Prepare or support RFQs, draft execution method statements, and contribute to competitive bid and tender submissions.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least three years of estimating experience in construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry, along with proficiency in relevant technical software and the ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation. Post-secondary education in engineering or engineering technology, or a relevant Red Seal trade certification, is described as nice to have; contract negotiation experience and familiarity with commercial and government contract terms are also requested.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Scope of Work Development
- Work Package Development
- Labor and Resource Estimation
- Request for Quotation Preparation
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Material Procurement Support
- Method Statement Drafting
- Bid and Tender Preparation
- Contract Negotiation
- Commercial Contract Terms
- Government Contract Terms
- Engineering Software
- Estimating Software
- Drafting Software
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Categories
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Trades
Keywords
- Estimator
- Manufacturing
- Industrial
- Construction
- Heavy Industry
- Specifications
- Technical Drawings
- Scope of Work
- Work Packages
- Person-Hour Estimation
- Resource Estimation
- Manufacturing and Repair
- Subcontractor RFQs
- Material RFQs
- Supply Chain
- Method Statements
- Bid Packages
- Tender Packages
- Multidisciplinary Estimating
- Contract Negotiation
- Commercial Contracts
- Government Contracts
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Red Seal Journeyman
- Skilled Trades
- Estimating Software
- Drafting Software