Chief Estimator, Infrastructure

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 of the estimating operations within a business unit, and supervises 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 completeness of estimates, and that all technical specifications, subcontractor scopes, and general condition items have been quantified and costed.
• Identify and develop constructability requirements for orders of magnitude and high-level budgeting.
• Propose and approve project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings.
• Propose and approve potential bid strategies, constructability requirements, and advantages or innovations to increase bidding success.
• Provide leadership for the estimating team on major complex projects pursuit.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (operations staff) that reflect and support core company values and brand image

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Chief Estimator:

• Working knowledge of contract language and legal requirements of contracts.
• Excellent technical, organizational, managerial and planning skills.
• Team leader with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with well developed communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to assist in determining bid strategies.
• Chief Estimator has advanced communication and collaborative skills, interpersonal managerial leadership, and a thorough understanding of the company’s objectives
• Chief Estimator is able to think strategically and develop innovative ways of aiding the company’s success from an estimating and market relationship perspective
• You will also further hone your skills operating under various delivery methods including Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management and IPD (Integrated Project Delivery)
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Experience, Qualifications of Chief Estimator:

• Completion of a University (Bachelor) program involving acquisition of an advanced understanding of complex concepts and procedures, often recognized by a degree (e.g., BA/BSc); Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets
• Chief Estimator will have over 15 years of a combination of field and estimating experience with senior estimating experience of at least 5 years with a medium-to-large General Contractor.
• Leadership responsibility related to roads, bridges, rail or other infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Water/Wastewater and/or Transit projects is considered an asset
• Successful experience in leading Level 3+ projects and managing and mentoring of a small team.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
• Thorough understanding and proficiency in design-build and other procurement types is an asset.

Our Client guarantees:

• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• A grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of a fast evolving business sector
• Commitment to the training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America

Compensation:

Competitive salary: $160,000 – $220,000 depending on experience. Great benefits package, 4 weeks’ vacation, monthly public transit pass, fitness membership, training opportunities, summer hours and more.

Ideal Candidate:

Candidates with authorisation to work in Canada are preferred, strong international candidates will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.