Chief Estimator

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Graham Full time
About the Role

The Chief Estimator reports directly to the Ontario Pre-Construction Director and will have an in-depth knowledge of conceptual estimating, budgeting, tendering, proposal submission, and construction methodology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Be responsible for bidding and pre-construction estimating and the financial results in partnership with the Director
  • Complete project scope of work reviews to ensure completeness of estimates, and that all technical specifications, subcontractor scopes, and general condition items have been quantified and costed
  • Identify and develop constructability requirements for orders of magnitude and high-level budgeting
  • Propose and approve project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings
  • Propose and approve potential bid strategies, constructability requirements, and advantages or innovations to increase bidding success
  • Prepare and coordinate estimates as required
  • Compile and track analytics relating to project estimating pursuits
  • Be responsible for managing, training and or mentoring other estimators and the profit/loss performance of the estimated projects
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring in: planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising and training estimating personnel
  • Encourage and instill coaching and mentoring skills to the estimating team
  • Oversee all estimates, including detailed review of others' work
  • Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (operations staff) that reflect and support Graham core values and Graham brand image
Qualifications and Experience
  • Completion of a University (Bachelor) program involving acquisition of an advanced understanding of complex concepts and procedures, often recognized by a degree (e.g., BA/BSc); Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets
  • 20 years of combined field and estimating experience with senior estimating (Estimating Manager) experience of at least 5 years with a medium-to-large General Contractor
  • Leadership responsibility related to ICI related projects
  • Successful experience in leading $100+ million projects and managing and mentoring of an estimating team
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
  • Thorough understanding and proficiency in design-build, IPD and Construction Management is an asset

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