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Employer: TRIED AND TRUE BUILDERS LTD
SpiderID: 14162075
Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia
Posted: 4/4/2026
Wage: 39.60
Category: General
Job Code / NOC / SOC:
Job Description:
Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English

Education
College/CEGEP
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
Estimating
Responsibilities
Tasks
Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
Operate CADD and other computer software systems
Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
Utilize quantity take-off procedures
Advise on tendering procedures
Analyze tenders and recommend awards
Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Personal suitability
Client focus
Excellent oral communication
Organized
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply
Direct Apply
By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply
By phone
902-698-0855 extension 1 Between 09:00 AM and 05:00 PM

What you must include in your application:
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Job Requirements:
ATTENTION TO DETAILS
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: 3
Education: Other
Travel:
Vacation:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Candice Hartt Type: Employer
Company: Tried & True Builders Ltd