Chief Estimator

2 weeks ago

Toronto ON CA, Ontario KAPP Infrastructure Inc. Full time
Chief Estimator

Company Introduction:

KAPP Infrastructure is a Canadian General Heavy Civil Contractor with 40 years of experience in infrastructure construction projects. We deliver marquee projects in key markets including water distribution, hydro, underground works, large bridge structures, and other major civil works. Work in these markets is delivered in all geographies throughout Ontario and should be thought to include not only traditional project delivery, but all alternative modes such as DB, CMCG and EPCM. We are conveniently located in Vaughan close to the 407 and 427 directly off Highway 50.

The Role:

Reporting to the VP, Business Development and the President, the Chief Estimator is fully responsible for leading a group of estimators. They are responsible for making estimates for proposals, bids, and projects in progress (when requested by operations). The Chief Estimator is responsible for ensuring that the estimators in the group complete the bids they are working on by the date required for management review.

Here is what you will focus on:

Operational Management
· Supervise all Estimators.
· Implement, revise, and update data banks
· Manage bid priorities by considering the division's strategic direction.
· Establish the bidding schedule.
· Assess workload.
· Identify the risks and constraints of the call for tenders.
· Define the subcontracting strategy.
· Confirm costs related to quantities prepared by estimators.
· Lead the file transfer meeting to operations when the contract is obtained.
· Prepare the bid review.
· Establish lasting contacts with subcontractors and suppliers.
· Participate in meetings for the start-up of service offers and follow-up executive meetings.
· Liaise, communicate, and meet deadlines among stakeholders.
· Ensure the quality of bids.
· Ensure compliance with ISO processes.
· Participate in the closing of bids.
· Be aware of upcoming projects to plan the workload

Human Capital Management
· Interest and ability to mentor and coach others.
· Actively participate in the career development of team by providing training and setting development goals.
· Ability to identify, attract, retain, and utilize top talent.
· Mentor and develop staff and the next generation in project management.

Strategic Planning
· Focus our strengths on our strategic objectives.
· Ensure the follow-up of actions targeted at the strategic level.

Leadership Style
· Engage and inspire employees.
· Support the company culture that is aligned with the company's values.
· Support, adhere to and communicate company decisions in a committed manner.
· Engage in the development of your team and see to succession planning.
· Be involved in self-development to maintain or increase organizational capacity and deliver expected results.
· Effectively understand and communicate the company's vision and strategy to engage.
· Align the workforce, team members and project partners towards achieving and exceeding desired outcomes.

Measures Of Job Expectations
· Produce estimates allowing us to win projects to meet annual budget objectives of revenues and profit margins.
· Be an ambassador of the company's values.
· Increased rigor of bid processes to focus on optimization and better teamwork.
· Develop and attract talented employees to ensure the growth of the company.
· Achieve assigned annual strategic initiatives for sustained growth.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering and/or a combination of equivalent experience & training.
· Be a member of Professional Engineers Ontario (preferred).
· Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in estimating major heavy civil projects and/or urban works.
· Strong communication skills.
· Have relevant experience in carrying out large-scale projects of more than $30 million.
· Be available to work face-to-face.

Skills And Attitudes Required:

· Ability to demonstrate initiative and leadership.
· Have an interest and ability to mentor and coach others.
· Ability to manage more than one project at a time.
· Sense of priorities.
· Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project and Heavy Bid or other estimation software (a great asset);
· Good organizational skills and work methods.
· Be analytical, adaptable, and open-minded.
· Be organized, structured and rigorous.

What you can expect from us:

· A great work experience.
· A competitive salary and advantageous bonus plan.
· An environment that focuses on Kapp’s Core Values; Integrity, Respect, Trust, Honesty, Fairness and Loyalty.
· We promote a collaborative environment where you will be challenged to learn and do.
· We promote team spirit.
· Industry and project required safety training.
· A focus on safety, health and wellness including onsite company paid daily lunch.

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