Chief Estimator, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Toronto – Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading buildings and infrastructure contractor as a Chief Estimator in the vibrant city of Toronto. This full-time permanent role offers the opportunity to lead estimating operations for innovative civil and infrastructure projects. You will coach and mentor a talented estimating team while developing strategies to enhance bidding success. With a competitive salary range and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative and family-oriented environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this role is for you.

Benefits

Great benefits package

4 weeks' vacation

Monthly public transit pass

Fitness membership

Training opportunities

Summer hours

Qualifications

• 15+ years of estimating experience with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all estimating operations and ensure accuracy of estimates.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders to enhance project success.

Skills

Estimating Operations

Leadership

Communication Skills

Contract Knowledge

Team Building

Strategic Thinking

Bid Strategies

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gold Seal Certification

LEED Accreditation

LEAN Experience

MRICS

CIQS

Job description

Leading buildings & infrastructure contractor is seeking a Chief Estimator with experience across civil and infrastructure projects to join their team in Toronto, ON. Our Client is seeking top-tier talent to further strengthen capabilities. They provide a collaborative and caring culture and the necessary tools and support for you to succeed, both personally and professionally. If you are eager to work on innovative projects, be part of a great team and become an employee-owner. Salary range $180,000 - $250,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role. Reporting to the District Manager, the Chief Estimator is responsible for overseeing all of the estimating operations within a business unit, and supervises the estimating process by developing divisional manpower, coaching / mentoring, providing input into project pursuit approvals, overseeing allocation of estimating resources, reviewing estimates, and managing tender closings / pursuit submissions.

Responsibilities of Chief Estimator:

• Encourage and instill coaching and mentoring skills to the estimating team.
• Oversee all estimates, including detailed review of others’ work.
• 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.
• Provide leadership for the estimating team on major complex projects pursuit.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (operations staff) that reflect and support core company values and brand image.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Chief Estimator:

• Working knowledge of contract language and legal requirements of contracts.
• Excellent technical, organizational, managerial and planning skills.
• Team leader with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with well developed communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to assist in determining bid strategies.
• Advanced communication and collaborative skills, interpersonal managerial leadership, and a thorough understanding of the company’s objectives.
• Able to think strategically and develop innovative ways of aiding the company’s success from an estimating and market relationship perspective.
• Experience operating under various delivery methods including Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management and IPD (Integrated Project Delivery).
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Experience, Qualifications of Chief Estimator:

• 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.
• Over 15 years of a combination of field and estimating experience with senior estimating experience of at least 5 years with a medium-to-large General Contractor.
• Leadership responsibility related to roads, bridges, rail or other infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Water/Wastewater and/or Transit projects is considered an asset.
• Successful experience in leading Level 3+ projects and managing and mentoring a small team.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Thorough understanding and proficiency in design-build and other procurement types is an asset.

Our Client guarantees:

• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace.
• A grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of a fast evolving business sector.
• Commitment to the training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America.

Compensation:

Competitive salary: $160,000 - $220,000 depending on experience. Great benefits package, 4 weeks' vacation, monthly public transit pass, fitness membership, training opportunities, summer hours and more.

Ideal Candidate:

Candidates with authorization 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.