Chief Estimator - CANADA

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company is seeking a Chief Estimator to provide leadership and mentorship to the estimating team. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in construction estimating and will be responsible for developing accurate bids and supporting the estimating team. This role offers competitive salaries, employee ownership opportunities, and relocation assistance to Canada.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employee-owned benefits

Educational assistance

Annual salary reviews

Leadership conferences

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in construction estimating; commercial or industrial construction is preferred.
• Experience with larger complex project estimates.
• Strong understanding of bid strategy and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the estimating team to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Develop bids that meet client needs while ensuring profitability.
• Participate in pre-bid and bid strategy meetings.

Skills

Construction estimating

Leadership

Bid preparation

Technical support

Education

Engineering degree or technical diploma in engineering technology

Trade apprenticeship or certificate

Job description

Job Description

Chief Estimator - Vancouver, BC - CANADA

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced Chief or Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator ready to make the move and relocate to this exciting and beautiful country and become an owner of one of the most sort after employers in the construction sector in Canada!!

This highly sort after employer is 100 percent employee owned and they put their values at the centre of everything they do.

Continuous improvement is core to their success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, their teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, they're building community. And, they're looking for like-minded people to join them.

Together, you can build a better world!!

Job Description

The Chief Estimator provides management, support and assistance to the estimating team. This individual is responsible for the overall performance, leadership, mentorship and effectiveness of the estimating team.

• Effectively develop bids that comply with client needs, while providing an acceptable rate of return
• Review project estimates to establish accuracy and completeness prior to the client presentation
• Provide technical support to all estimators and prepare estimates as required
• Lead the selection of subcontractors and major material vendors for projects
• Participate in pre-bid, bid strategy and presentation meetings to certify consistency
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary project schedules and bid proposals

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical diploma in engineering technology.
• Trade apprentiship or certificate an asset.
• Ten or more years of experience in construction estimating; commercial or industrial construction is .
• Ten or more years of experience with larger complex project estimates.

Additional Information

They recognize that are their greatest strengths. Uncovering and nurturing talent, and then giving people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• 100% employee owned. Every person who works for the company can become an owner. There is only one class of units, because they believe everyone should be treated equal. They talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure they mean it!
• Competitive salaries
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Full support and advice on relocating to Canada will be offered along with relocation allowance and visa costs being covered by the employer.

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