Estimating Manager

We are seeking an Estimating Manager to lead our Estimating team by overseeing the development of various types of estimates from conceptual estimates for proposals, feasibility, and cost consulting, to detailed estimates for new and on-going projects. This is a great opportunity for an organized and driven individual who enjoys working with a high performing and innovative team while making an impact.

Here at NACG we want to be a part of the next step in your employment journey and push your future forward. Our people are what make North American Construction Group an industry leader, its our people that keep the largest fleet of equipment in Western Canada running and it's our people that keep our job sites safe.

What’s In It for You?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Market aligned salary & bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
• GRRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development
• Social culture and employee events

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the development of various types of estimates from conceptual estimates for proposals, feasibility and cost consulting,, to detailed estimates for new and on-going projects.
• Provide guidance on services, procedures and methods for the timely and accurate response to client, project management, departmental and company requirements.
• Lead the development of the departments overall strategic objectives, support and continued development of junior and intermediate staff and estimating standards, procedures and work practices.
• Oversee the coordination and monitoring of input from engineering, discipline lead engineers, procurement, contracts and operations to ensure a timely completion.
• Oversee all aspects of the estimating process including establishment of the estimated scope of work, preparation of the estimate methodology and bases of estimate as well as production of the overall estimate schedule identifying all deliverables and interfaces with other disciplines.
• Manage the key parameters associated with the overall quality and accuracy of the estimate such as: equipment and material pricing guidelines, material take-off allowances, escalation philosophy, and site labour productivity factors.
• Oversee the development and review of project execution plans, including project schedule. Solicit Operations support to test and review execution and schedule assumptions.
• Identify and assign potential values to quantifiable risks, ensuring key operational and commercial risks are discussed and qualified.
• Oversee the assembly of final estimate packages, conduct detail analysis of completed estimates including benchmarking against similar completed projects and reconciliation of completed estimates to prior estimates.
• Oversee tender related communication with key stakeholders, both internal and external. Review requests for information and resulting responses for completeness.
• Manage resource allocation production plan development upon award.
• Communicate Estimate specifics to operations and all key support departments (Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT) upon contract execution in support of budget development and Operations hand-off.
• Review and analyze job actual costing vs. bid and appropriately modify estimate library for future bids.
• Maintain internal database of suppliers and subcontractors. Ensure subcontractor selection meets internal prequalification requirements. Solicit feedback on subcontractors from recent operations to ensure adequate safety and cost performance.
• Provide support to support major change order development at Operations request.
• Lead internal bid reviews.
• Review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Makes You the ONE

• Minimum of 10 years experience relating to project estimating, including 5 years in a Senior or Lead role..
• Industrial construction and/or mining experience required.
• Engineering Degree, Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent experience relating to estimating.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of estimating methods and techniques.
• Ability to maintain expected standards with a continuously variable workload and schedule.
• Ability to maintain good internal and external working relationships, including internal department leads, executive management, as well as client and subcontractor contacts.
• Significant knowledge of all project management functions, contract administration, procurement, material control, economics, accounting, labor laws, contract and legal matters.
• Capacity to determine program objectives and requirements and to develop standards and guides for diverse technical or administrative activities.
• Proven ability in using estimating software.

What’s Next

After you send us your resume, our Recruitment team will work with the hiring division to determine candidates we’d like to meet with. Only people who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for our Acheson Head Office, you will be scheduled to undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Reference and/or Background check including Criminal Record Check
• We know you see tons of job postings every week so thanks for making it this far. If you feel like you would be a great fit for a fast-paced construction and mining company where you will be rewarded on a daily basis, please apply - we promise it’s worth it.

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:

• Significant Growth –As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
• Commitment To Safety – With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Market Aligned Compensation – NACG provides compensation packages that are aligned with current market information for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package – With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching – As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
• Safety focused – An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst employees and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative influence that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.

Become a member of the North American family today!