Chief Estimator

Guelph Permanent CA$230,000 - CA$240,000 per year View Job Description
As a Chief Estimator, you will lead estimation processes to support project planning and successful delivery. Your role will involve preparing accurate cost estimates and managing bidding processes to secure and execute projects efficiently. This role will also successfully build out the estimating team for Eastern Canada.

This role uses AI-assisted tools to support initial screening. All assessments and decisions are made by a human reviewer.

  • Build An Estimating Team!
  • Be Part Of An Established Company!

About Our Client

Our client is an established North American construction company with more than 30 years of experience delivering multifamily, commercial, institutional, and light industrial projects across Canada and the United States. The company has completed over 12,000 residential units, along with schools, office buildings, retail centres, and mixed-use developments. Known for its collaborative approach, they provided expertise in value engineering, cost-efficient design, and quality construction, working closely with clients and project stakeholders from concept through completion.

Job Description

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
  • Lead the bidding process, including reviewing tender documents and ensuring compliance with requirements.
  • Collaborate with project managers and engineers to assess project needs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure alignment with project specifications.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market pricing and construction trends.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Ensure all estimates are prepared accurately and submitted within deadlines.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators on the team.



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.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

The Successful Applicant

A successful Chief Estimator should have:

  • Proven experience in construction estimation operating in this executive level capacity.
  • Experience leading and building estimating teams.
  • Strong knowledge of cost estimation tools, software and methodologies.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Completed multiple full cycle large ground-up projects in ICI.
  • Strong experience with negotiated work, not solely hard-bid/tender work.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
  • Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
  • Leadership experience to mentor and guide a team of estimators.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $230,000 to $240,000 CAD.
  • 4 weeks of vacation.
  • Full medical and dental coverage.
  • Vision and glasses coverage.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Company-provided phone and laptop.
  • Executive-level benefits package.
  • Opportunity for significant career growth as the Eastern Canada group expands.



If this role aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Dana Schoenberg
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7092571

Job summary

Sector
Property & Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Guelph
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Dana Schoenberg
Job Reference
JN-082026-7092571