Estimator

Role overview

Right Traffic is hiring an Estimator in Halifax, Nova Scotia for a full-time on-site position. The role is focused on turning bid opportunities into accurate, timely, and competitive estimates that support proposal success and customer satisfaction.

This position calls for a mix of analytical ability, technical knowledge, and confident communication. You will work with teams across the business, keep cost information up to date, and help identify practical, cost-efficient construction approaches that strengthen proposals in the traffic control sector.

What you will do

• Examine bid packages and determine which opportunities are a strong fit.
• Shape bid and proposal strategies that emphasize the organization’s strengths and competitive edge.
• Build precise and complete cost estimates and submit them within required bid deadlines.
• Check estimates and updates for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with the project scope.
• Coordinate with the General Manager and other stakeholders to support planning and execution.
• Track and record the movement of project information between internal teams and outside parties.
• Develop conceptual budgets from design concepts and owner-supplied information.
• Assess alternative techniques and materials to uncover savings opportunities.
• Foster productive working relationships with internal departments and external customers.
• Create and maintain a detailed cost database covering labor, equipment, production rates, and installation approaches.
• Improve estimating workflows, standards, and procedures to support consistency and quality.
• Produce clear reports and supporting documentation for estimating and business development.

What you need

• Background in preparing budgets and handling financial planning at a departmental level.
• Experience estimating for DOT-related work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and at least one professional estimating software tool.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, construction, and traffic control drawings and specifications.
• Design-build project experience is an advantage.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to juggle several priorities.
• Comfort working both independently and in team settings.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to spot inconsistencies and resolve issues in project documents and plans.

Experience preference

A minimum of 3 years of estimating experience in traffic control or a closely related field is preferred. Hands-on experience with state DOT bidding is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP
• Fitness reimbursement
• Company vehicle and company credit card
• Employee assistance program

Equal opportunity statement

Right Traffic is committed to equal employment opportunity and supports a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to nationality, ethnicity, gender, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or military status.