Chief Estimator, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Toronto | Outpost Recruitment

Leading buildings & infrastructure contractor is seeking a Chief Estimator with experience across civil and infrastructure projects to join their team in Toronto, ON. Our Client is seeking top-tier talent to further strengthen capabilities. They provide a collaborative and caring culture and the necessary tools and support for you to succeed, both personally and professionally. If you are eager to work on innovative projects, be part of a great team and become an employee-owner. Salary range $180,000 - $250,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Reporting to the District Manager, the Chief Estimator is responsible for overseeing all estimating operations within a business unit. This includes supervising the estimating process by developing divisional manpower, coaching/mentoring, providing input into project pursuit approvals, overseeing allocation of estimating resources, reviewing estimates, and managing tender closings/pursuit submissions.

Responsibilities of Chief Estimator:

• Encourage and instill coaching and mentoring skills to the estimating team.
• Oversee all estimates, including detailed review of others’ work.
• Complete project scope of work reviews to ensure estimates are complete and all technical specifications, subcontractor scopes, and general condition items are quantified and costed.
• Identify and develop constructability requirements for high-level budgeting.
• Propose and approve project risk and cost mitigation strategies, as well as opportunities for cost savings.
• Propose and approve bid strategies, constructability requirements, and innovations to increase bidding success.
• Provide leadership for the estimating team on major complex projects.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of contract language and legal contract requirements.
• Excellent technical, organizational, managerial, and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assist in determining bid strategies.
• Advanced communication and collaborative skills, with a thorough understanding of company objectives.
• Strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with various delivery methods including Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management, and IPD.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher; Gold Seal Certification, LEED Accreditation, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are assets.
• Over 15 years of field and estimating experience, with at least 5 years in senior estimating roles with medium-to-large General Contractors.
• Leadership experience in roads, bridges, rail, or other infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Water/Wastewater and Transit projects is an asset.
• Proven leadership in managing and mentoring teams on Level 3+ projects.
• Proficiency in design-build and other procurement methods.

Our Client guarantees:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• A family-oriented, progressive work environment.
• Opportunities for career development across North America.

Compensation:

Competitive salary: $160,000 - $220,000 depending on experience. Benefits include a comprehensive package, 4 weeks' vacation, public transit pass, fitness membership, training, summer hours, and more.

Ideal Candidate:

Candidates authorized to work in Canada are preferred. Strong international candidates will also be considered. Please highlight relevant experience, project overviews, and project scale ($) in your resume.