Chief Estimator – Building

EBC Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian contractor is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead a team of estimators, oversee bid proposals, and ensure quality. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering, at least 15 years of experience in major project estimation, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

5 weeks of annual vacation

Comprehensive group insurance

Group RRSP with employer contributions

24/7 virtual doctor access

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in major project estimation.
• Licensed member of Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Experience with projects over $30 million in value.

Responsibilities

• Supervise estimators and manage bid priorities.
• Build lasting relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Deliver winning estimates to meet annual revenue and margin targets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering

Job description

EBC is a Canadian contractor delivering marquee projects in key markets including waterpower, hydro, underground works, large bridges, mass transit, and other major civil works. Work in these markets spans all geographies across Canada and includes not only traditional project delivery methods, but also alternative modes such as DB, DBF, PPP, and ECI.

Reporting to the Vice President of Bids and Proposals, the Chief Estimator is fully responsible for leading a team of estimators. This leader will oversee estimates for proposals, bids, and projects in progress (when requested by operations) and ensure all bids are completed by required internal deadlines for management review.

Working at EBC means being part of a thriving company that operates in a variety of sectors across Canada. It also means working for a company concerned about the health and well-being of its employees by offering them a variety of actions and programs.

Want to join forces with a talented and dynamic team? Are you looking for an enjoyable work environment with excellent working conditions? EBC is the ideal place to take on new challenges and advance your career.

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Supervise estimators
• Implement, revise, and update data banks
• Manage bid priorities aligned with strategic direction
• Establish bidding schedule
• Assess workload
• Identify risks and constraints of tenders
• Define subcontracting strategy
• Confirm cost accuracy for quantities prepared
• Lead file transfer meeting to operations when contract is awarded
• Prepare bid reviews
• Build lasting relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Participate in service offer kick-offs and executive follow-ups
• Liaise, communicate, and meet deadlines with stakeholders
• Ensure bid quality
• Ensure ISO compliance
• Participate in bid closings
• Stay informed on upcoming projects to proactively plan workload

Human Capital Management

Mentor and coach team members

Support career development through training and goal-setting

Identify, attract, retain, and deploy top talent

Develop future leaders in project management

Strategic Planning

Align team strengths to strategic objectives

Ensure follow-through on strategic initiatives

Leadership Style

Engage and inspire staff

Support a company culture aligned with EBC’s values

Communicate and support company decisions with commitment

Develop team and succession planning

Invest in personal development to build organizational capacity

Communicate vision and strategy to align workforce and partners

Performance Measures

Deliver winning estimates to meet annual revenue and margin targets

Represent and embody company values

Improve bid process rigour and promote collaboration

Attract and develop talent to support company growth

Achieve strategic goals that support sustained success

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering and / or equivalent experience

Licensed member of Professional Engineers Ontario

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in major project estimation

Strong communication skills

Experience with projects over $30 million in value

Availability for in-person work

Conditions offered by EBC

5 weeks of annual vacation

Competitive salary and bonus program

Comprehensive group insurance (health and dental premiums paid by employer)

Group RRSP with employer contributions to a DPSP

24 / 7 virtual doctor access (telemedicine)

Training and development programs

In accordance with our policy, we will communicate only with the selected candidates for an interview.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

EBC inc. and its affiliated entities (“ EBC ”) have an internal recruiting department. The EBC Talent & Culture team may, from time to time, engage recruitment agencies, placement services or temporary professional recruiters (“ Agencies ”). However, EBC will not accept unsolicited references from Agencies and will only remunerate them in the presence of a prior written agreement defining the precise parameters of the recruitment mandates. EBC will therefore not accept CVs from sources other than the candidate himself. Any CV sent to EBC, by any means of communication, will be deemed to be the property of EBC. EBC reserves the right to solicit and engage such candidates without financial obligation to the Agency.

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