Full-time

Senior Estimator

Posted by J EllisDon Corporation • June 09, 2026

📍 halifax, halifax county, Canada
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Description

EllisDon is looking for a Senior Estimator to lead our bid and estimation processes, delivering accurate and timely costs throughout preconstruction and construction phases.

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams through complex and time‑sensitive bid processes.
  • Prepare and manage accurate, timely, and well‑organized estimates (Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Class D–A) to support preconstruction activities.
  • Oversee hard‑bid, construction management, and design‑build estimating.
  • Identify challenges early and develop solutions to maintain project progress and strong client/architect/sub‑consultant relationships.
  • Drive design optimization and value‑enhancement initiatives, including developing, compiling, and presenting options to clients.
  • Ensure a seamless project turnover from Preconstruction to Operations with complete information transfer and structured handoff meetings.
  • Train and mentor Junior Estimator...

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