Estimator

Job Purpose: The Estimator (Intermediate to Senior) independently leads tenders from bid/no-bid through submission and supports NMC's negotiated and design-assist pursuits, adding the bid capacity required for growth to $100M in annual revenue by 2030, including Southern Alberta. Level (Intermediate or Senior) is set at offer based on demonstrated experience. The role is expected to lead a mid-size bid within 60 days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of assigned tenders ($10M–$25M; larger for Senior-level hire) from bid/no-bid through final submission, meeting all bid deadlines.
• Lead or support negotiated, design-assist and CM pursuits: Class D to Class A estimates, cost plans and value engineering options.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing across Divisions 1–33.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier invitations, coverage, follow-up and bid leveling across the Kootenays, Okanagan and Southern Alberta.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers on pricing, scope and contractual terms during the tender period.
• Draft and track RFIs and incorporate addenda into the live estimate.
• Conduct risk assessments on tenders, including remote logistics, winter constructability and BC Energy Step Code requirements.
• Prepare and present cost plans, budgets and Bills of Quantities based on architectural and technical drawings.
• Develop preliminary schedules and general requirements aligned with project scope.
• Attend site visits, tender interviews, client presentations and handover meetings as required.
• Use and verify AI-assisted takeoffs, document review and bid tools in line with NMC Policy AI.1.
• Update the historical cost and vendor databases post-tender.
• Mentor junior estimating staff and contribute to estimating process improvement.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards throughout the pre-construction and construction process.

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nelson, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Have you led complete bids of $10M–$25M start to submission?

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 7 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Bluebeam (preferred)

Work Location: In person