Chief Estimator Infrastructure

Team Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Estimating Manager in Mississauga. This role involves overseeing bidding processes, managing estimating teams, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. With a solid background of at least 20 years in estimating and project management, the candidate will drive success in complex projects exceeding $100 million, all while fostering team development and innovative bidding strategies.

Qualifications

• 20 years combined field and estimating experience.
• 5 years in senior estimating roles with medium-to-large General Contractors.
• Proficiency in design-build and Construction Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project estimating and financial results with the Director.
• Manage and mentor other estimators and oversee project estimates.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project Management

Bid Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LEED

LEAN

MRICS

CIQS

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionResponsibilities:

• Be responsible for bidding and pre-construction estimating and the financial results in partnership with the Director
• Complete project scope of work reviews to ensure completeness of estimates, and that all technical specifications, subcontractor scopes, and general condition items have been quantified and costed
• Identify and develop constructability requirements for orders of magnitude and high-level budgeting
• Propose and approve project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings
• Propose and approve potential bid strategies, constructability requirements, and advantages or innovations to increase bidding success
• Prepare and coordinate estimates as required
• Compile and track analytics relating to project estimating pursuits
• Be responsible for managing, training and or mentoring other estimators and the profit/loss performance of the estimated projects
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring in: planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising and training estimating personnel
• Encourage and instill coaching and mentoring skills to the estimating team
• Oversee all estimates, including detailed review of others’ work
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (operations staff) that reflect and support company core values and brand image

Qualifications/experience:

• Completion of a University (Bachelor) program involving acquisition of an advanced understanding of complex concepts and procedures, often recognized by a degree (e.g., BA/BSc); Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets
• 20 years of combined field and estimating experience with senior estimating (Estimating Manager) experience of at least 5 years with a medium-to-large General Contractor
• Leadership responsibility related to ICI related projects
• Successful experience in leading $100+ million projects and managing and mentoring of an estimating team
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
• Thorough understanding and proficiency in design-build, IPD and Construction Management is an asset