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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead their infrastructure team in Vancouver. This exciting full-time role offers the opportunity to manage the estimation process from concept to submission, ensuring accuracy and fostering strong relationships with trade partners and clients. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of relevant experience in civil and infrastructure projects, with a proven track record in leadership and team collaboration. Join a dynamic environment that prioritizes innovation and excellence, and be part of a team that rethinks construction from idea to completion. This role promises exciting challenges and a chance to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

4 weeks' vacation

Monthly public transit pass

Fitness membership

Training opportunities

Summer hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Civil & Infrastructure estimating.
• 5+ years' management experience with proven leadership skills.
• Strong computer skills with estimation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle bid process and preconstruction activities.
• Develop and mentor a team of estimators.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project profitability.

Skills

Estimation Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Research Skills

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

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 - $220,000. 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.
• 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 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.
• Chief Estimator will have infrastructure project experience including bridge and waste water treatment plant experience, an asset.
• 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: $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 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.