Civil Construction, Estimator

Harbour Construction Company Limited • Dartmouth, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Harbour Construction is seeking an Estimator to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, planning ahead, and turning complex construction information into accurate and competitive bids. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in construction estimating and be looking to continue building their knowledge, experience, and long-term career within the civil construction industry. Harbour Construction has been building infrastructure across Nova Scotia since 1946 and has built a reputation for delivering quality work, investing in its people and equipment. The culture at Harbour Construction is experienced through how teams work together, how leaders lead, and how people take pride in their work. Estimators work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to develop estimates grounded in real-world construction experience. Harbour Construction invests in people for the long term and creates opportunities for growth and advancement from within. They are continuing to strengthen their estimating team and are looking for someone who wants to grow with them.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience preparing construction estimates and bid submissions.
• Strong understanding of estimating fundamentals, cost development, and tender preparation.
• Ability to independently review drawings, specifications, and tender documents and identify scope requirements, risks, and pricing considerations.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, productivity, labour, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience estimating civil construction, infrastructure, underground utilities, road construction, earthworks, or municipal projects.
• Experience with bidding software.
• Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related education.
• Knowledge of municipal and provincial tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid submissions for civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, tender documents, and addenda.
• Complete quantity take-offs and pricing for labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project overhead.
• Coordinate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyze labour, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs to support accurate bid pricing.
• Work closely with operations teams to validate construction methods, sequencing, productivity assumptions, and project risks.
• Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings as required.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, assumptions, and constructability considerations.
• Coordinate multiple tenders and submission deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and historical pricing information.
• Support successful project handovers following contract award.

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits.
• Company-matched RRSP program.
• Three weeks of vacation to start.
• Stable, year-round employment.
• Opportunities to build your knowledge, experience, and career within the civil construction industry.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that improve communities across Nova Scotia.
• A team environment where people support one another and work toward a common goal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed