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Avondale Construction Ltd

Senior Estimator – Nova Scotia

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 0.5 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 3, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of construction-related experience, including a combination of field and estimating experience, is an asset
Posted: Aug 5, 2026

Original job description

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our team deliver innovative projects in the healthcare, education, hospitality, recreational, entertainment, retail, commercial office, mixed-use, multi-family residential and light industrial sectors. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

About The Role

Reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will support and lead a variety of project pursuits within our Nova Scotia operations. As an integral member of the team we are looking for someone with Lump Sum and Construction Management and Design Build contract experience, which in turn will prove beneficial when supporting project pursuits.

As a Senior Estimator At Avondale, You Will

Determine and create the project scope of work to allow for subcontractor assistance
Set-up and complete estimates in company standard estimating program
Prepare preliminary construction schedules based on subcontractor input
Complete estimate quantification and draft costing of labor, equipment, and material
Identify and develop constructability requirements for project construction
Analyze design criteria and assist in recommending best options based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials
Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings
Analyze and propose potential strategies, advantages, or innovations for the project that could provide Avondale with a more competitive bid
Analyze subcontractor bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included
Participate in or lead the bid close with the oversight of a more senior estimator
Assemble conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data
Lead a small team of support estimators and operational staff, assisting with the planning of their time and overseeing delegation and quality of work
Build upon and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders that reflect and support Avondale core values

Qualifications/ Experience

Completion of a Construction related Degree or Diploma training program
5+ years of construction-related experience, including a combination of field and estimating experience, is an asset
Proficiency in the use of MS Excel, On-screen Takeoff, MS Project, Bluebeam is an asset

The company offers a very competitive salary, RRSP matching, Company paid Manulife Health benefits, a private office and a positive team environment.

If this sounds like you, then Avondale, Halifax may be the right fit. Apply in confidence today.

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Responsibilities

Lead and support project pursuits by developing scopes, preparing estimates and preliminary schedules, quantifying costs, and analyzing constructability, bids, risks, and cost-saving opportunities. Lead a small team of estimators and operational staff while maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

A construction-related degree or diploma is requested, along with 5+ years of construction-related experience; a combination of field and estimating experience is an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam is an asset.

Skills

Construction Estimating
Lump Sum Contracts
Construction Management
Design-Build Contracts
Scope Development
Cost Estimating
Quantity Takeoff
Construction Scheduling
Constructability Analysis
Cost and Risk Mitigation
Bid Analysis
Project Benchmarking
Team Leadership
Client and Subcontractor Relationship Management
Microsoft Excel
On-Screen Takeoff

Benefits

RRSP Matching
Company-Paid Health Benefits
Private Office
Positive Team Environment
Learning and Career Development Opportunities

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Keywords

Construction Estimating
Lump Sum Contracts
Construction Management
Design-Build
Project Pursuits
Scope of Work
Estimate Quantification
Labor Costing
Equipment Costing
Material Costing
Preliminary Construction Schedules
Constructability
Cost Analysis
Risk Mitigation
Cost Savings
Subcontractor Bid Analysis
Conceptual Estimates
Budget Estimates
Project Benchmarking
Historical Project Data
Team Leadership
Microsoft Excel
On-Screen Takeoff
Microsoft Project
Bluebeam
Healthcare Construction
Education Construction
Commercial Construction
Multi-Family Residential Construction

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