Chief Estimator, Highways | General Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment

General Contractor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

General Contractor in Vancouver, BC seeks a Chief Estimator to lead the infrastructure estimation team for a full-cycle bid process. The role covers preconstruction, cost estimates, budget analysis, and cross-functional leadership to deliver profitable proposals.

You will guide a team of estimators, manage bids up to $50m, and collaborate with business development and leadership to drive project opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ relevant experience estimating in the Civil & Infrastructure construction industry.
• 5+ years’ relevant management experience and leadership.
• Proven experience leading bids up to $50m.
• University Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering or a combination of education and industry experience.
• A proven track record of estimate / bid management as well as team collaboration and management.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion and drive for building relationships.
• Strong computer skills with estimation software and an enthusiasm for innovation.
• Western Canadian market experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively complete the full-cycle bid process.
• Lead the overall preconstruction process including bidding, cost estimates, budget analysis and support proposals.
• Lead and develop a team of dynamic estimators and collaborate closely with other members of the leadership team.
• Support the business development process.
• Lead external and internal presentations of proposals and estimates.
• Utilize your research skills at every stage of the process to identify project-specific prices related to key items including labour, equipment and materials.
• With an eye for detail, accurately interpret technical specifications for bid documents.
• Review project business plans with internal stakeholders to ensure profitability.
• Actively assist with full quantity take-offs to ensure accuracy of contract specifications and pricing.
• Keep client pricing requirements top-of-mind to ensure accuracy of estimates.
• Grow and maintain strong relationships with trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision.
• Get creative and think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions and opportunities.
• Actively encourage a learning environment, share your knowledge and be a role model throughout the estimation process with your team.
• Celebrate the successes of your team and and be a key member of the project ramp-up process.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Bid management

Team management

Preconstruction

Client relations

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Engineering degree

Tools

Estimation software

Job description

Our client, a leading general contractor has an opening for a Chief Estimator to join their infrastructure team in Vancouver, BC. Salary range $160,000 – $185,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

The Chief Estimator:

• Lead the estimation team and deliver winning results. Your successful management, supervision and coordination you will navigate the tender process from concept to submission while keeping risk top of mind
• Chief Estimator will have an appetite for excellence and a winning spirit you will thrive in a fast paced and exciting environment that provides ongoing new and interesting challenges.
• You provide leadership and proven trade driven expertise to support business growth and challenge industry standards using quick thinking and relationship-building skills
• Focus on developing your team’s opportunities within the estimation field. As a key member of our team, we will rethink construction together, from idea to completion

Responsibilities of Chief Estimator:

• Collaboratively complete the full-cycle bid process
• Chief Estimator will lead the overall preconstruction process including bidding, cost estimates, budget analysis and support proposals
• Lead and develop a team of dynamic estimators and collaborate closely with other members of the leadership team
• Support the business development process
• Lead external and internal presentations of proposals and estimates
• Utilize your research skills at every stage of the process to identify project-specific prices related to key items including labour, equipment and materials
• With an eye for detail, accurately interpret technical specifications for bid documents
• Review project business plans with internal stakeholders to ensure profitability
• Actively assist with full quantity take-offs to ensure accuracy of contract specifications and pricing
• Keep client pricing requirements top-of-mind to ensure accuracy of estimates
• Grow and maintain strong relationships with trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision
• Get creative and think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions and opportunities
• Actively encourage a learning environment, share your knowledge and be a role model throughout the estimation process with your team
• Celebrate the successes of your team and and be a key member of the project ramp-up process.

Experience and Requirements of Chief Estimator:

• • 10+ years’ relevant experience estimating in the Civil & Infrastructure construction industry
  • 5+ years’ relevant management experience and leadership
  • Proven experience leading bids up to $50m
  • University Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering or a combination of education and industry experience
  • A proven track record of estimate / bid management as well as team collaboration and management
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • A passion and drive for building relationships
  • Strong computer skills with estimation software and an enthusiasm for innovation
  • Western Canadian market experience.

Compensation:

Competitive salary: $180,000 – $250,000 depending on experience. Great benefits package, vehicle + gas card, 4 weeks’ vacation, fitness membership, training opportunities, summer hours and more.

Ideal Candidate:
Candidates with authorisation to work in Canada are preferred, strong international candidates will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.