Estimating Manager (Relocate to Canada)

Estimating Manager required to join a Tier 1 Contractor in Toronto, Canada. Reporting to the District Manager or Chief Estimator, the Estimating Manager is responsible for overseeing a portion of the estimating operations within a larger business unit, and leads 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. The incumbent maintains strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal managerial leadership, and has a thorough understanding of the company's objectives.

Role

• Provide coaching and mentorship to the estimating team throughout all aspects of the estimating
• Oversee 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
• 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.
• Review and confirm labour and equipment productivities are based on historically correct values through analytics and other sources.
• Confirm subcontractor bids as selected are clear of irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is
• Participate in or lead the bid close of larger sized or more complex
• Oversee bid closings of mid to large projects led by more junior team
• Review requirements, delegate work and assemble overall conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data.
• Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on larger and more complicated projects
• Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and
• Conduct market testing or benchmark costing to ensure estimates / budgets reflect current construction
• Assess manpower planning and allocation throughout the estimate lifecycle, including operations personnel where required.
• Lead the estimating team on large or more complex projects
• Manage the Kick-Off Meeting and weekly strategy meetings, and chair any formal meetings for large complex projects, ensuring the estimating process will meet the milestone dates established.
• Instill and guide autonomy in the team to prioritize the work, set deliverables, and select the appropriate work execution methods.
• Develop strategic planning skills, including workforce / succession planning and medium-term business
• Provide input to the business development process, assuring potential projects and clients are tracked and monitored regularly.
• Monitor the estimating work business plan and update / integrate with the operations overall business
• Encourage and track best practices within the estimating group towards continuous improvement of the estimating process.
• Oversee all estimates, including detailed review of others'
• Provide input and influence in the fee discussion and risk quantification review
• Review and approve risk mitigation plan, ensuring proper bonding and insurance costing and appropriate
• Advise and selecting and inviting to tender trade partners that are assessed to be financially viable with adequate manpower and appropriate level of expertise to complete the work.
• Review and provide input to mitigate potential pressures on fee and lead discussions to properly assess and calculate fee.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (operations staff) that reflect and support Graham core values and Graham brand image

Requirements

• Completion of a related diploma or degree at a college or technical school.
• Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets.
• 15+ years of a combination of construction project management and estimating experience.
• Experience with different procurement methods.
• Ability to collaborate with operations, different business units, internal and external clients, and
• Thorough understanding of most contract
• Proficiency in the use of Graham software suite, MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred)
• Quantification software (such as OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modelling is an asset.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational

Salary

• Salary circa $200k - $220k DOE
• Work permit fees covered
• Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Relocation (circa 20k dollars)

If you are an Estimating Manager considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen for a confidential discussion.