Estimating Department Manager

Career Opportunity

Estimating Department Manager

Dartmouth, NS

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BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Regional Vice President, Maritimes, this role will work closely with an established team of approximately 8–10 estimators to help prioritize opportunities, coordinate bid activity, and bring together complete, competitive, and commercially sound submissions.

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction estimating professional who understands how complex bids come together and is ready to take on broader leadership responsibility within a well-established national organization.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage a team of Estimators; assigning responsibilities and providing oversight, guidance, mentorship and coaching while generating continuous improvement amongst the team
• Oversee and/or prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for projects based on contract documents, quotations, drawings and specifications
• Oversee price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders as required
• Assess risk on estimates and their order of magnitude to consistently formulate tender costs
• Overall functionality of the department to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Develop and manage data/metrics to improve and support a successful estimating process
• Maintain and grow relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Actively participates in industry, client and community relations to enhance company image

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate the work of approximately 8–10 estimators
  
• Support the review and prioritization of tender opportunities
  
• Coordinate estimating inputs and bring together complete bid submissions
  
• Review key elements including labour, materials, suppliers, scope, proposals, bid bonds, contractual requirements, project risk, and delivery timelines
  
• Work closely with the estimating team to ensure bids are complete, accurate, competitive, and commercially sound
  
• Partner with Operations and regional leadership to support project handover and execution
  
• Help strengthen estimating processes, communication, workflow, and consistency across the department
• Build collaborative relationships with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and industry partners
  

EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in either construction or business management or engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil), or; diploma in trade engineering technology, or; combined equivalent in-trade experience and office experience
• PMP designation, Gold Seal Certification, Construction safety certifications and/or MBA would be considered an asset.
• Experience managing teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in estimating

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth knowledge of estimating platforms such as Accubid, Autobid, bid2win or Excel
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Understanding of construction documents
• Business operations processes
• Organization and time management

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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