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Chief Estimator

Chandos

Toronto

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

17 days ago

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Chief Estimator, where you'll drive bid strategies for significant projects across the GTA. Your expertise in construction estimating will be vital for nurturing a high-performing team and ensuring successful project acquisitions. Embrace the chance to shape the future and impact growth through strategic decision-making and mentorship.

Benefits

100% employee-ownership model
Competitive base salary and performance bonuses
Inclusive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

  • 10 years in commercial or industrial construction estimating.
  • Proven general contractor background with established industry contacts in the GTA.
  • Exceptional communicator and negotiator.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and direct all estimating functions.
  • Develop estimates and bid proposals aligned with client needs.
  • Mentor and coach your estimating team.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Negotiation
Strategic Thinking
Technical Proficiency

Job description

Take the reins as Chief Estimator and own our bid strategy for mid-to-large commercial and industrial projects across the GTA. You'll lead a high-performing team with strategic acumen, relentless drive, and a keen eye on where we can make a difference, crafting winning proposals, mentoring tomorrow's leaders, and ensuring we pursue only the right work to maintain our competitive edge.

What You'll Own
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct all estimating functions; guarantee accuracy, completeness, and profitability of every bid
  • Develop estimates, preliminary schedules, and bid proposals that align with client needs and target returns
  • Lead subcontractor and major-vendor selection, negotiation, and contract finalization
  • Participate in pre-bid strategy and presentation meetings to ensure consistency and clarity
  • Mentor, coach, and develop your estimating team; build their technical skills, confidence, and career paths
  • Hand over successful tenders to operations with clear risk/opportunity analyses
  • Track and report key estimating metrics; continuously refine processes for greater speed and precision
What We Offer
  • 100% employee-ownership model—share in our success and vote on direction
  • Competitive base salary and performance bonuses
  • A culture built on courage, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation
Why This Role Matters

Your leadership will directly impact our ability to win strategic projects that shape our growth. By optimizing bid strategy and elevating our estimating team's performance, you'll ensure we maintain a sustainable edge in a competitive marketplace.

Qualifications: Who You Are
  • 10 years in commercial or industrial construction estimating, with 6 years on complex multi-million-dollar bids
  • Proven general contractor background (not third-party PM or developer) with an established, long-standing network of GTA industry contacts—your connections in development, design, and trade are key to this role
  • Strategic thinker and insatiably curious—driven to identify the next big opportunity and grow market share
  • Natural leader and mentor—your teams and peers view you as their go-to authority
  • Exceptional communicator and negotiator—confident in client presentations and internal stakeholder alignment
  • Technically adept—fluent in specs, blueprints, cost-modeling methods, and compliance standards
  • Entrepreneurial mindset—ambitious, proactive, and always seeking smarter, safer, faster ways to win work
Additional Information

Let's build something bold together. Apply today and bring your voice, leadership, and purpose to a company that belongs to its people.

Remote Work: Employment Type:

Full-time

Key Skills

Department / Functional Area: Operations

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