Chief Estimator - ICI General Contractor - Ottawa

Chief Estimator - ICI General Contractor - OttawaPosition Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Estimator to lead our estimating function in the Ottawa region. Reporting to senior leadership, the Chief Estimator is responsible for overseeing all estimating activities, guiding bid strategy, and ensuring competitive, accurate, and comprehensive project pricing.

This role is integral to driving business growth, mentoring the estimating team, and strengthening relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
• Establish estimating standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in strategic planning, market positioning, and go/no-go decision-making
• Work closely with senior leadership on pipeline management and business development initiatives

Preconstruction & Estimating

• Oversee all aspects of the estimating process, including conceptual, design-build, and stipulated sum tenders
• Review and validate cost estimates, bid submissions, and proposals for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness
• Develop and implement bid strategies aligned with company objectives
• Ensure accurate interpretation of drawings, specifications, and project requirements

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and negotiations
• Support business development efforts, including proposal submissions and interviews

Risk Management & Value Engineering

• Identify project risks and opportunities during the preconstruction phase
• Lead value engineering exercises to optimize project costs while maintaining quality and scope
• Analyze market conditions, trade pricing, and cost trends in the Ottawa and Eastern Ontario ICI market

Process & Systems

• Oversee the use and optimization of estimating tools, software, and databases
• Ensure accurate cost history tracking and benchmarking
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants