Estimating Manager (Foundations)

Torus Talent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Torus Talent seeks an Estimating Manager for a well-established construction and infrastructure contractor’s Foundations division. Lead the estimating function for foundation and geotechnical projects and support strategic pursuits, client relationships, and growth across Canada.

The role requires strong leadership in bid management, cost development, risk assessment, and proposals, with experience in foundations/geotechnical work and mentoring estimating teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive estimating, preconstruction, or business development experience in construction.
• Strong bid management, cost development, risk assessment, and proposal process skills.
• Foundations, piling, shoring, ground improvement, geotechnical, or heavy civil experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring estimating teams.
• Strong commercial acumen to assess contracts, risks, and opportunities.
• Proven ability to cultivate client and partner relationships.
• Leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Degree/diploma in Engineering or Construction Management; professional designations are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process for foundation and geotechnical projects from opportunity review to final bid.
• Manage estimating schedules, bid execution plans, pricing strategies, and proposal requirements.
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates, qualifications, clarifications, and pricing recommendations.
• Lead pre-bid reviews, risk assessments, bid closings, and project handovers.
• Mentor and develop estimating staff and allocate resources for pursuits.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify new opportunities and pursue strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and industry partners.
• Support prequalifications, EOIs, proposals, and presentations.
• Ensure estimating activities follow processes, risk management, and company standards.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Business Development

Bid Management

Cost Development

Risk Assessment

Proposal Process

Foundations / Geotechnical

Staff Leadership

Client Relationships

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Our client, a well-established construction and infrastructure contractor, is seeking an Estimating Manager to join their Foundations division. The successful candidate will lead the estimating function for foundation and geotechnical construction projects while supporting strategic pursuits, client relationships, and the continued growth of the business.

This position can be based in Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, or Toronto.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the estimating process for foundation and geotechnical construction projects from opportunity review through final bid submission.
• Manage estimating schedules, bid execution plans, pricing strategies, and proposal requirements.
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates, qualifications, clarifications, and pricing recommendations.
• Lead pre-bid reviews, risk assessments, bid closings, and project handovers for successful pursuits.
• Manage, mentor, and develop estimating staff while planning resources around upcoming pursuits and workload.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify and evaluate new project opportunities and develop pursuit strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Support prequalifications, EOIs, proposals, presentations, and other business development initiatives.
• Ensure estimating activities follow established processes, risk management practices, and company standards.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive estimating, preconstruction, or business development experience within construction or civil infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of estimating, bid management, cost development, risk assessment, and proposal processes.
• Foundations, piling, shoring, ground improvement, geotechnical, or heavy civil experience.
• Previous experience leading and mentoring estimating teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess contractual requirements, project risks, and opportunities.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is an asset.
• P.Eng., Gold Seal, PMP, or similar professional designation is considered an asset.

Why this Firm?

• Competitive compensation package with a base of $160.000-200.000/year and an annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health and benefits package.
• RRSP matching program and employee share ownership opportunities.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Senior leadership role with the opportunity to influence estimating strategy and business growth.
• Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Strong pipeline of upcoming foundation and infrastructure projects across Canada.
• Opportunity to pursue and deliver large-scale, technically challenging foundation and infrastructure projects.

Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.