CHIEF COST ACCOUNTANT

Take the reins as Chief Estimator and own our bid strategy for mid-to-large commercial institutional and light industrial projects across Ottawa .

Youll lead a high performing team with strategic acumen relentless drive and a keen eye on where we can make a difference crafting winning proposals mentoring tomorrows leaders and ensuring we pursue only the right work to maintain our competitive edge.

Why This Role Matters

Your leadership will directly impact our ability to win strategic projects that shape our growth. By optimizing bid strategy and elevating our estimating teams performance youll ensure we maintain a sustainable edge in a competitive marketplace.

What Youll Own

Plan coordinate and direct all estimating functionsguarantee accuracy completeness and profitability of every bid

Develop estimates preliminary schedules and bid proposals that align with client needs and target returns

Lead subcontractor and major-vendor selection negotiation and contract finalization

Participate in pre-bid strategy and presentation meetings to ensure consistency and clarity

Mentor coach and develop your estimating teambuild their technical skills confidence and career paths

Hand over successful tenders to operations with clear risk/opportunity analyses

Track and report key estimating metrics; continuously refine processes for greater speed and precision

Qualifications :

Non-negotiable requirements:

• 10 years in commercial or light industrial construction estimating with 5 years on complex multi-million-dollar bids
• Experience in hard bids and building detailed cost estimates at various stages (Class D B Tender levels).
• Proven estimating experience within a general contractor (not third-party or self-performing developer)
• Established long-standing network of Ottawa industry contactsyour connections in development design and trade are key to this role
• Strategic thinker and insatiably curiousdriven to identify the next big opportunity and grow market share
• Natural leader and mentoryour teams and peers view you as their go-to authority
• Exceptional communicator and negotiatorconfident in client presentations and internal stakeholder alignment

Additional Information :

We are hiring for this position now.

Salary range: Total compensation (including benefits/bonuses) for role is expected to be $200000 or more

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time