Venor is proud to partner with Harbour Construction Company Limited on their search for a Senior Estimator to join their growing team. Harbour Construction is an industry leading civil construction firm based in Dartmouth, NS. Harbour Construction provides a wide range of civil contracting services to public and private sector commercial and industrial clients. For over 70 years, Harbour Construction has been built on a foundation of strong, lasting relationships and respect for clients, employees and suppliers.

Reporting to the President, the Senior Estimator will play a leading role in providing the estimating services for a range of complex projects in several areas of Heavy Civil Construction such as Site Development, Municipal Water & Sewer, Hydro Infrastructure, Highway Structure, Bridge Construction and Construction/Rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects, including earthworks, utilities (emphasis on underground pipework), road construction, and infrastructure developments.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and drawings to develop comprehensive estimates.
• Evaluate material, labor, and equipment costs to ensure accurate bid submissions.
• Collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to gather relevant data and insights for accurate pricing.
• Prepare bid packages and submit proposals in response to tenders and drawings.
• Perform post-bid evaluations and revisions when necessary, maintaining ongoing communication with the project team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations to ensure a complete understanding of the project scope.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new developments, cost data, and innovations to improve estimating accuracy and project success.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in civil construction estimating, ideally in bidding underground pipework projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent related experience).
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating to lead the estimating for all company projects from start to finish including finding the tenders, knowing the requirements, and understanding the submission process.
• Excellent understanding of local construction practices and the technical requirements for civil construction projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction costs, contract documents, and construction processes.
• Proficient technology skills with civil construction estimating software’s.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with both internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Harbour Construction offers a competitive salary, company profit share bonuses, health and dental benefits, paid time off, vacation, and are committed to helping you reach your personal goals and growing your career by providing professional development opportunities. If you are interested in joining a team that has built an inspiring company culture through open and honest collaboration, dedication to everyone’s personal growth opportunities, and most notably; motivated by a positive team attitude, then apply today or reach out to Erika Hildebrand via erika@venor.ca or Andrea Murray via andrea@venor.ca to learn more.

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