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Estimator

Estimator

Colas • DARTMOUTH, NS, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917.

We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials.

We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Day in the life

As an Estimator, you will play a key role in the preparation of competitive bids for municipal construction projects across Atlantic Canada. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for reviewing drawings and specifications, completing accurate quantity take‑offs, and developing detailed cost estimates using established cost data, first principles, and estimating software. You will support the tendering process by coordinating required bid documentation and ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and compliant with tender requirements.

You will solicit and evaluate quotations, battles through peer reviews, and engages in negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors. You will also be attending pre-bid and pre-award meetings, chair post-award gatherings, and ensure smooth project liftoff.

You will work closely with Project Managers to support the transition from bid to project award and provide estimating support as required during project handover. You will consider safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements as part of the estimating and tender review process.

This role is well suited to an individual who enjoys detailed cost analysis, competitive bidding environments, and contributing to successful municipal tenders through collaboration and technical expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Civil Engineering degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and estimating experience
  • 3 years of relevant civil estimating industry experience, preferably in Asphalt municipal and DTI related projects

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience estimating work in Atlantic Canada or similar municipal markets is considered an asset
  • Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or comparable heavy civil estimating software

Exciting Projects: (Airport asphalt Runways), (P3 design Builds), (Lump Sum Heavy Civil provincial and National projects), (Culverts and Environmental projects), (Chip Seal, Milling, and Micro surfacing Projects)

Culture

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. At Miller, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.


Our Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing potential candidates. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made exclusively by qualified personnel. Every application is reviewed and verified by our recruitment team to ensure a fair, transparent, and human-driven hiring process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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