Estimator

Mace; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in Toronto is seeking a senior estimator to lead cost planning and tender estimates on major projects. You will apply advanced cost modelling, benchmarking, and risk analysis to deliver fit-for-purpose estimates.

The role requires a relevant degree, professional chartership, and extensive experience in major infrastructure, energy, or transportation projects. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of estimating principles, systems, methodologies, and best practices.
• Understanding of procurement strategies and contracting alternatives.
• Review, challenge, and validate estimates for accuracy and fitness.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in cost estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with limited supervision within a team while following estimating procedures.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure all aspects of the tender are considered.
• Manages benchmarking exercises to test the estimate.
• Oversees QA of estimates within the project to ensure fit for purpose.
• Communicates complex estimating and risk modelling data to leadership with recommendations.
• Coordinates with SLT and mentors team members when required.
• Adheres to compliance standards and supports net zero carbon transition during delivery.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Benchmarking

Estimating assurance

Education

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Cost estimating software

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our Values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - for our people to excel

You’ll Be Responsible For

• To be able to work with limited supervision within a team whilst adhering to estimating procedures.
• Collaborates with members of the team as required to ensure all aspects of the tender are considered.
• Manages benchmarking exercises to test the estimate.
• Oversees the quality assurance of estimates within the project ensuring they are fit for purpose.
• Communicates complex estimating and risk modelling data to leadership roles interpreting and providing recommendations for both a technical and non-technical audience.
• Coordinates and works in collaboration with Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Coaches and mentors team members of the team when required
• Adheres to compliance standards aligned with Mace governance processes.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Strong knowledge of estimating principles, systems, methodologies, and best practices.
• Understanding of construction techniques, project delivery methods, and cost drivers within the relevant sector.
• Experience in cost planning, tender estimates, benchmarking, and estimating assurance processes.
• Understanding of procurement strategies and contracting alternatives.
• Ability to review, challenge, and validate estimates to ensure they are accurate and fit for purpose.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in cost estimating software and tools.
• Understanding of governance, compliance, and quality assurance requirements within project environments.
• Ability to liaise with and influence senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while achieving strategic objectives and KPIs.
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in estimating, cost management, tendering, or commercial management on major projects.
• Experience developing and reviewing estimates across the full project lifecycle.
• Professional membership or chartership (RICS, AACE, CIQS, ICE, or equivalent).
• Experience in major infrastructure, transportation, aviation, energy, or complex construction projects.
• Experience with quantitative risk analysis and advanced cost modelling techniques.

Note: The estimated salary for this position is 100,000 - 140,000 CAD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.