Estimator

**Estimator**

Dartmouth, NS _or_ Moncton, NB

AM- 17039

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with Lindsay Construction, to recruit an **Estimator** to join their team based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia _or_ Moncton, New Brunswick.

For over 60 years, Lindsay Construction has been responsible for some of the most impactful projects in Atlantic Canada and beyond. Sticking to their core values of building relationships, building communities, and building the future, Lindsay Construction has solidified their position as a leader in our regions construction industry. As a company of engineers, design professionals, contractors and managers active in both civil and building construction, they are committed to the people and communities they help shape by building the exceptional with integrity, quality and pride. Lindsay offers outstanding capabilities in Design-Build, Construction Management, General Contracting, Trade Contracting, and Service Work while building across the spectrum of civil, industrial, commercial, institutional, and special project construction, possessing a diversified capacity for projects large and small. Lindsay Construction has a unique offering of self-performed specialized building systems including Formwork, Tilt-Up Concrete, Cladding, Roofing, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, and Wood Frame.

**Role Description**:
Reporting to the Director, Estimating, the Estimator will carefully review assigned project plans of varying scopes and sizes, and execute Lindsay's full-cycle bid process. This includes collaborating with the Estimating team and/or working independently to formulate a quantity takeoff, submitting items for tender, and gathering quotations from subcontractors while nurturing existing relationships with partner organizations along the way.

By joining Lindsay Construction, you'll be part of a proud locally owned organization who has been enriching Atlantic Canadian communities for decades. In this role, you will have the ability to collaborate with and learn in-house from an experienced and wide range of construction professionals, while working on a variety of interesting and innovative projects. Lindsay Construction offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and an environment that promotes personal and professional development.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Interpret qualified scopes of work, review project documents, and perform detailed quantity takeoffs;
- Identify specific prices related to project resources including labour, equipment and materials;
- Capture and understand trade scopes, communicating gaps and outstanding information;
- Prepare and submit specific project items for tender, as per Lindsay's bidding process;
- Request and compile quotations from subcontractors to prepare a cost estimate for the project;
- Submit bonding and insurance documentation;
- Recognize risks and limitations related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions/constraints;
- Present detailed cost estimates of proposed scopes of work to senior members of the estimating team for review and approval;
- Nurture and maintain strong relationships with trade partners, consultants, and sub-consultants.

**Your Qualifications**:
Your qualifications include:

- 2-5 years' of relevant estimating experience in the ICI construction industry;
- Post-Secondary education in a relevant discipline, or a combination of education and relevant industry experience;
- Member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) would be considered an asset;
- Gold Seal Certification (GSC) would be considered an asset;
- General knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies, and practices;
- Ability to interpret and understand construction documentation;
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-pace and demanding environment;
- Ability to build positive working relationships with both internal and external clients;
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency;
- Analytical aptitude.
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