Chief Est & Cost Control Manager

Canadian Tire Corporation; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks an experienced Estimator to manage corporate estimating policies and project budgets. The role involves preparing construction estimates, analyzing costs, and providing guidance to estimators. Candidates should have a strong background in construction cost consulting and leadership experience, along with proficiency in relevant tools. The position offers a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years postgraduate work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project-specific construction estimates for approval.
• Perform construction analysis, comparing actual costs to planned costs.
• Develop reporting tools and forecast cash flow for projects.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Ability

Team Building

Leadership

Education

University Degree in a Related Field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Bluebeam

Power BI

Job description

Establish and maintain corporate estimating policies and evaluation procedures.

Generate and implement new cost management, tracking, and reporting techniques to ensure prudent expenditure of corporate capital.

Prepare project-specific construction estimates for Real Estate Committee and Capital Expenditure approval.

Prepare estimates for comparison of alternate design layouts and value engineering proposals.

Provide up-to-date construction information and costing data to the Real Estate Development Department.

Close, review, and evaluate tenders; prepare tender submission approval documentation.

Perform construction analysis, comparing actual costs to planned costs on completed projects; document, extrapolate, and tabulate information to establish industry pricing trends.

Keep abreast of current construction market trends and practices relating to labour, materials, etc., and their impact on costs and schedules.

Ensure risk, contingencies, and escalation allowances are documented and updated regularly.

Prepare final accounts on completed projects to reconcile estimates and actual expenditures.

Maintain cost files on completed projects for future estimates and comparisons.

Serve as project comptroller for CTREL facilitated corporate special projects, monitoring and tracking the overall construction budget.

Develop reporting tools, generate cost reports, and forecast cash flow for CTREL projects.

Conduct training and provide guidance to estimators.

Travel is required.

What you bring :

A university degree (bachelor's/master's) or equivalent in a related field, with proven experience and formal training in estimating, quantity take-off, pricing, scheduling, subtrade negotiation, tendering, and procurement.

Designations from The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, or The American Association of Cost Engineers are preferred.

Demonstrated experience in project development methodology.

Proficiency in preparing elemental and divisional estimates with minimal information.

Knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Power BI.

Excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability, and business understanding for integrated reporting.

Self-motivated with a team spirit, able to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Ability to deliver presentations to senior management.

Experience in team building, recruitment, motivation, and staff development.

Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience

Ability to manage priorities in a team environment.

Creative, courageous, and adaptable to change and ambiguity in a rapidly evolving retail environment.

Minimum 10 years postgraduate work experience.

Experience in construction cost consulting is an asset.

Hybrid work model

Canadian Tire offers a flexible hybrid work environment, combining on-site and virtual work based on business and team needs, supporting well-being and personal preferences.

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