Senior Estimating Lead

Bird Construction; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction in Winnipeg, MB seeks a Senior Estimating Lead to coach estimating and project teams in InEight Estimate and InEight Control. This role focuses on building capability, standardized estimate structures, and robust cost control rather than hands-on estimating.

You will lead the adoption of One Bird estimating standards, ensure data integrity, and guide forecasting to align with execution plans. This role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction estimating / cost development experience.
• Direct, hands-on experience with InEight Estimate (required).
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and project execution.
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and drive adoption without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Coach estimating teams on building, structuring, and maintaining estimates in InEight.
• Promote standardized estimate structures and workflows across projects.
• Provide practical guidance to improve estimate quality and system maturity.
• Capture field feedback to improve estimating practices and data integrity.

Skills

InEight Estimate

Coaching & mentoring

Cost control & forecasting

Leadership without authority

Tools

InEight Control

Job description

Senior Estimating Lead

This role is focused on enabling and coaching estimating and project teams in the effective use of InEight Estimate and InEight Control. Acting as a trusted advisor, the role leverages practical estimating experience to guide teams in building high-quality, standardized estimates that support reliable cost control, forecasting, and execution. This is not a hands‑on estimating role—success is measured by the capability built within teams, the quality of estimate structures, and consistent adoption of InEight and Estimate Conformance practices. This position is based in Winnipeg, MB.

What You Will Be Working On

InEight Estimating Coaching & Enablement (Primary Focus)

• Serve as a subject matter expert in InEight Estimate and Control
• Coach estimators and project teams on building, structuring, and maintaining estimates within InEight
• Drive consistent adoption of standardized estimate structures and workflows
• Identify gaps in usage and provide practical, hands‑on guidance to improve estimate quality and system maturity

Estimate Conformance & Data Integrity

• Coach teams on Estimate Conformance as a critical control process
• Guide alignment between estimate structure, execution strategy, and reporting requirements
• Promote strong data integrity and consistency to enable reliable forecasting and cost control

Field Guidance & Capability Building

• Act as a trusted advisor to estimators and project teams, bringing real‑world credibility
• Reinforce estimating best practices through InEight-enabled workflows
• Support teams in strengthening the link between estimate, execution, and performance tracking

Standardization & Continuous Improvement

• Promote One Bird estimating standards and consistent use of InEight tools
• Reduce reliance on spreadsheets and non‑standard tools through coaching and system adoption

Capture field feedback to improve estimating practices, standards, and system effectiveness

• Capture field feedback to improve estimating practices, standards, and system effectiveness

What We Are Looking For

• 7+ years of construction estimating / cost development experience
• Direct, hands‑on experience with InEight Estimate (required)
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and project execution
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and drive adoption without direct authority

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird. As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First: A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty: We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together: Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work: We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity: Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believes it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.

Bird construction was founded as a small partnership in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1920. Today we are a highly respected company, operating across Canada. Bird is one of Canada's leading builders and is recognized for its strong commitment to the growth and prosperity of both our clients and our people.