VP of Estimating - ICI Construction

Greater Toronto Area Permanent CA$180,000 - CA$240,000 per year View Job Description
The VP of Estimating will serve as a key executive leader responsible for guiding all estimating and preconstruction activities across the company and will bring extensive industry expertise, unshakable integrity, and a strong leadership presence. This person possesses deep technical knowledge, is also an extraordinary people leader - a mentor who develops others, inspires performance, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and trust on projects from $5M to $250M+

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

  • Lucrative Compensation!
  • Career Growth with a Very Established Organization!

About Our Client

Our client is is a Greater Toronto based general contractor with over 30+ years' experience in institutional, commercial, and industrial projects.

Job Description

    • Provide strong, character-driven leadership to the estimating department, setting standards for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
    • Mentor, develop, and coach a team of estimators-ensuring skills growth, succession planning, and an environment where people thrive.
    • Oversee all estimating deliverables including conceptual budgets, Class A-D estimates, design‑assist pricing, preconstruction strategies, and tender submissions.
    • Lead bid strategy, risk evaluation, and constructability reviews with confidence, clarity, and sound judgment.
    • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and owners while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Project Management, and Business Development to support company objectives and long-term growth.
    • Drive continuous improvement across estimating processes, technology adoption, system optimization, and department performance metrics.
    • Represent the company professionally at industry events, client presentations, and high-level stakeholder meetings.



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

    • 15-25+ years of progressive estimating experience within the ICI construction sector, including at least 10 years in a senior leadership or executive role.
    • Deep experience managing estimates for large-scale ICI projects including commercial, institutional, industrial, and public-sector work.
    • Exceptional leadership presence-recognized for strong character, humility, emotional intelligence, influence, and the ability to empower others.
    • Proven mentor and people builder who invests in talent, elevates team performance, and creates a cohesive, motivated department.
    • Strong technical understanding of building systems, construction methodologies, public and private procurement, and contract structures (e.g., CCDC, design-build, stipulated sum).
    • Advanced proficiency with estimating platforms
    • Outstanding communication, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
    • A degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is preferred.
    • This is a proactive search for an upcoming role



What's on Offer

  • Executive-level influence and decision-making authority.
  • Opportunity to build, elevate, and modernize the estimating function.
  • Competitive executive compensation and performance incentives.
  • A collaborative leadership team that values integrity, excellence, and long-term success.
  • Lucrative Compensation
  • $170,000 - $240,000 base salary plus vehicle expense, benefits and discretionary bonus
  • DON'T MISS OUT - APPLY TODAY!
Contact
Kasey Lentz
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6979760

Job summary

Sector
Property & Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Greater Toronto Area
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Kasey Lentz
Job Reference
JN-032026-6979760