Chief Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction (Roads & Highways)
Location: Toronto
Summary
The Chief Estimator will have extensive experience estimating on major highway/ road construction projects and will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate cost proposals for construction projects while ensuring alignment with our organizational goals and market conditions. This role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of construction estimating, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The Chief Estimator will have extensive experience estimating on major highway/ road construction projects and will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate cost proposals for construction projects while ensuring alignment with our organizational goals and market conditions. This role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of construction estimating, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the estimating department in preparing accurate estimates and cost proposals.
- Supervise the preparation of design-build proposals and provide overall guidance and direction to the estimating team.
- Analyze market conditions and assess risks associated with bids, providing recommendations for successful submissions.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents to review tender specifications, scheduling, opportunities, risks, and productivity expectations.
- Review and approve cost estimates, including subcontractor and vendor quotes, prior to bid closing.
- Facilitate successful bid handovers to operations and ensure smooth transitions between estimating and project management.
- Conduct project forecast meetings and support construction teams with pricing for change orders or additional work.
- Coach and mentor estimators, providing training on estimating practices, software, and contract interpretation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of construction estimating experience, specifically in Heavy Civil projects pertaining Roads & Highway construction
- Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
- Strong understanding of P3 projects and various Alternative Delivery Model (ADM) tendering methods.
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, BlueBeam, and HCSS Heavy Bid or equivalent estimating software.
- Familiarity with MTO and/or municipal contracts and specifications is an asset.
Competencies
- Leadership and Initiative
- Strategic Orientation and Proactivity
- Results Orientation and Resource Allocation
- Effective Communication and Networking
- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Abilities
Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply.
For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch.
We look forward to working with you.
Contract Info / Information sur le contrat
- Job ID / No. du Poste: 53318356
- Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1
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