Bilingual Estimating Director

Akkodis; Montreal; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis in Montreal, Quebec seeks a Director of Estimating to provide strategic leadership to the estimating function for major projects. You will shape bidding strategies, guide commercial direction for tenders, and continuously improve estimating practices.

Responsibilities include defining estimating strategy, overseeing the estimation cycle, integrating risk, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver competitive, high‑quality estimates and robust executive reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of estimating experience in infrastructure or heavy construction.
• Ability to define and implement estimating strategy for major projects.
• Proven leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the estimating strategy for major infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the estimation cycle from opportunity analysis to final submission.
• Ensure the integrity, quality and competitiveness of estimates by integrating risks and performance strategies.
• Lead executive reviews of estimates and make recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Business Development to develop winning strategies.
• Develop, mentor and mobilize a high-performing estimating team.
• Promote continuous improvement of estimation processes, tools and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

University degree in engineering, construction management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Risk analysis tools

Job description

We are currently looking for a Director, Estimating to provide strategic leadership to the Estimating function for our major projects. Reporting to the Vice President, this individual will play a key role in developing bidding strategies, providing commercial direction for tenders, and continuously improving our estimating practices.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the estimating strategy for major infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the entire estimation cycle, from opportunity analysis to final submission.
• Ensure the integrity, quality and competitiveness of estimates by integrating risks, opportunities and performance strategies.
• Lead executive reviews of estimates and make recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Business Development teams to develop winning strategies.
• Develop, mentor and mobilize a high-performing estimating team.
• Promote the continuous improvement of estimation processes, tools and best practices.

Desired profile

• University degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of estimating experience in the infrastructure or heavy construction sector.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing estimates for very large projects.
• Strong understanding of business strategies, risk management and project delivery methods.
• Recognized leadership and excellent ability to influence high-level stakeholders.

Excellent English proficiency is essential due to ongoing collaboration with the Toronto head office, while French is required to serve French-speaking teams in Quebec.