Director of Estimation and Pre-Construction

SAWW Developments; Vancouver; Hybride; CAD 140 000 - 155 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Extended Health Care

Bonus Structure

On-site parking

Paid time off

Company events

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

SAWW Developments is seeking a seasoned Director of Estimating to lead the estimating function and drive growth across British Columbia. This senior role focuses on competitive bidding, opportunity sourcing, and backlog expansion while leveraging multiple delivery methods.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years in estimating with established GC firms, a broad network across BC, and a track record of delivering profitable projects through GC, CM, Design-Build, P3, and IPD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of estimating experience with established general contracting companies.
• Strong experience with commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
• Proven experience pursuing work through General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, P3, and IPD delivery methods.
• Established network of clients, consultants, architects, developers, and subcontractors within British Columbia.
• Demonstrated success sourcing project opportunities and contributing to company growth.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
• Prepare, review, and oversee accurate estimates, quantity take-offs, pricing, bid strategies, risk assessments, value engineering, and tender submissions.
• Source and pursue new project opportunities throughout British Columbia across public and private sectors.
• Develop relationships with owners, developers, architects, consultants, municipalities, health authorities, school districts, property managers, and commercial landlords.
• Identify opportunities through public tenders, negotiated work, and early project involvement.
• Expand the company's presence by introducing new clients, procurement portals, bidding platforms, and strategic opportunities.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation, scope reviews, bid leveling, and negotiations.
• Mentor the estimating team and continuously improve estimating procedures and best practices.
• Monitor bid performance, win rates, market trends, and backlog growth.

Connaissances

Estimating

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Description du poste

SAWW Developments is seeking an experienced Director of Estimating to lead the estimating function while driving business growth across British Columbia.

This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished estimating professional with extensive experience working for established mid-sized general contractors in BC. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of preparing competitive estimates, securing profitable work, and leveraging an established network to source new opportunities.

We are seeking a candidate with experience pursuing projects through multiple procurement and project delivery approaches, including General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

This is not a project management role. The primary focus is estimating excellence, opportunity sourcing, and backlog growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
• Prepare, review, and oversee accurate estimates, quantity take-offs, pricing, bid strategies, risk assessments, value engineering, and tender submissions.
• Source and pursue new project opportunities throughout British Columbia across public and private sectors.
• Develop relationships with owners, developers, architects, consultants, municipalities, health authorities, school districts, property managers, and commercial landlords.
• Identify opportunities through public tenders, negotiated work, and early project involvement.
• Expand the company's presence by introducing new clients, procurement portals, bidding platforms, and strategic opportunities.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation, scope reviews, bid leveling, and negotiations.
• Mentor the estimating team and continuously improve estimating procedures and best practices.
• Monitor bid performance, win rates, market trends, and backlog growth.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of estimating experience with established general contracting companies.
• Strong experience with commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
• Proven experience pursuing work through General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, P3, and IPD delivery methods.
• Established network of clients, consultants, architects, developers, and subcontractors within British Columbia.
• Demonstrated success sourcing project opportunities and contributing to company growth.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Senior leadership position with direct influence on company growth.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing commercial construction company.

SAWW Developments is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Extended Health Care
• Bonus Structure

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6B 3M1

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Work Location: In person

Pay: CA$140,000.00 - CA$155,000.00 per year