Specialties Estimator

Express Employment Professionals is proud to partner with a growing Architectural Millwork and Commercial Specialties contractor in Dartmouth to recruit a Specialties Estimator for their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in construction, estimating, architecture, or project coordination who is comfortable working with construction drawings, specifications, tenders, and project pricing. Previous experience with Division 10 specialties is an asset but is not required for someone with strong transferable construction and estimating skills.

The Specialties Estimator will be responsible for reviewing project opportunities, identifying the products and materials required, obtaining supplier pricing, and preparing accurate and competitive quotes. This position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines at the same time.

Responsibilities:

• Review requests for quotes, tenders, construction drawings, specifications, addendums, and change orders to determine project requirements
• Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to identify project scope, products, materials, and quantities
• Complete quantity takeoffs and determine material requirements for commercial construction projects
• Contact suppliers to obtain product information, availability, and pricing
• Prepare accurate and detailed project estimates and quotations
• Develop an understanding of the company’s Division 10 specialty products and their applications
• Identify changes, discrepancies, or missing information that may impact project pricing
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting tender and project deadlines
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and other project partners
• Communicate with customers and assist with project inquiries as required
• Work closely with the project team to support a smooth transition from estimating through project execution
• Maintain organized and accurate estimating and project documentation
• Assist with additional estimating and project-related responsibilities as required

Requirements:

• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other project documentation
• Previous experience with quantity takeoffs, project costing, estimating, or preparing quotations is strongly preferred
• Construction industry experience and a strong understanding of construction processes and materials
• Experience with Division 10 specialties is considered a strong asset but is not required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing drawings, specifications, quantities, and pricing
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates, projects, and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable communicating with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience with construction or project-management software such as Seradex or Procore is an asset
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related field is considered an asset

Our client offers:

• $50,000–$72,000/year, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm
• Medical benefits after the probationary period
• Group RRSP program
• The opportunity to join a growing company and become an important member of the project team
• Training and the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge of Division 10 products and estimating
• A long-term opportunity to grow your knowledge and experience within the commercial construction industry

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express Employment Professionals, we help people find temporary, permanent, and contract opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals. We take the time to get to know our candidates and support them throughout the hiring process to help them find the right fit.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're interested in this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.