Chief Estimator

Michael Page International (Canada); Guelph; On-site; CAD 230,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Full medical and dental

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Company phone and laptop

Executive-level benefits

Career growth with Eastern Canada expa

Job summary

Michael Page International (Canada) is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead and grow the estimating function for large-scale ICI projects across Canada. The role requires proven leadership in construction estimating, strong knowledge of industry tools and a track record of delivering complex, negotiated work and multi-project oversight.

The successful candidate will mentor a team of estimators, manage relationships with clients and subcontractors, and drive cost-effective solutions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction estimation operating in executive level capacity.
• Experience leading and building estimating teams.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation tools, software and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Completed multiple full cycle large ground-up projects in ICI.
• Strong experience with negotiated work, not solely hard-bid/tender work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
• Leadership experience to mentor and guide a team of estimators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
• Lead the bidding process, including reviewing tender documents and ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to assess project needs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market pricing and construction trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all estimates are prepared accurately and submitted within deadlines.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators on the team.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Team leadership

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Client relationship

Negotiated work

Executive leadership

Job description

• Build An Estimating Team!
• Be Part Of An Established Company!

About Our Client

Our client is an established North American construction company with more than 30 years of experience delivering multifamily, commercial, institutional, and light industrial projects across Canada and the United States. The company has completed over 12,000 residential units, along with schools, office buildings, retail centres, and mixed-use developments. Known for its collaborative approach, they provided expertise in value engineering, cost-efficient design, and quality construction, working closely with clients and project stakeholders from concept through completion.

Job Description

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
• Lead the bidding process, including reviewing tender documents and ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to assess project needs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market pricing and construction trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all estimates are prepared accurately and submitted within deadlines.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators on the team.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

A successful Chief Estimator should have:

• Proven experience in construction estimation operating in this executive level capacity.
• Experience leading and building estimating teams.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation tools, software and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Completed multiple full cycle large ground-up projects in ICI.
• Strong experience with negotiated work, not solely hard-bid/tender work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
• Leadership experience to mentor and guide a team of estimators.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $230,000 to $240,000 CAD.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• Full medical and dental coverage.
• Vision and glasses coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Company-provided phone and laptop.
• Executive-level benefits package.
• Opportunity for significant career growth as the Eastern Canada group expands.