Chief Estimator

Plans, evaluates and supervises estimate activities to determine cost efficient quantities and construction practices to reach pursuit, schedule and price goals.

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
• Organizes and supervises estimating teams to prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of project to bid.
• Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantages business requirements and minority participation agreements.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.
• Support published corporate policies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 10+ year experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large or complex projects.
• Construction, design, finance and management experience required.
• Expert knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
• Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Expert knowledge of best practice and innovative practices to control and reduce pursuit costs, quantities and risk.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
• Communication and interpersonal skills for clear and effective support research, recommendations and pricing.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Time management and strong prioritization skills to meet tight turnaround and bid deadlines.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.