Estimating Manager

**Build Your Career at Aecon**

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

**What Is The Opportunity**

Aecon is seeking an Estimating Manager to join the Urban Transportations Solutions group to support multiple dynamic transit projects in the Greater Toronto Area and elsewhere in Canada. We are proud to support projects that are committed to faster, more sustainable, and more convenient transportation, ultimately keeping our community in mind to support the ease of travel within the city. This starts with bringing aboard the best possible team

**What You Will Do Here**
- Provide oversight and guidance for the cost make up.
- Assist the Chief Estimator in the management and development of the estimating group.
- Manage and lead the estimating effort through the bid phase, development phase and beyond, including involvement in, and chairing of, team meetings to set project goals.
- Provide Value engineering. Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
- Provide estimating input to the risk assessment and management process - Identify risk areas and bring them to attention of risk manager. Contribute to the population of the Risk Register.
- Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs—labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs—for target cost submission.
- Lead the estimate close-out process, including tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews and analysis.
- Ensure compliance with Aecon estimating policy, risk management policy and standard operating procedures.
- Lead the successful transition and handover of estimating documents to the project execution teams.
- Develop and manage data and metrics to improve and support a successful estimating process.
- “Own” the responsibilities of Senior Estimators, Estimators, Junior Estimators and Trainee Estimators, as relevant, and provide mentorship and guidance.
- Maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Any other duties as assigned by his/her manager.

**What You Bring To The Team**
- Diploma or Degree within Civil Construction or equivalent combination of training.
- 12+ years of Estimating and Operational experience within Major Project Estimating, including Design-Build with 5+ years in a management role. Professional Engineer, or equivalent, designation preferred.
- Large infrastructure project and bid experience (LRT/Railways projects preferred), with knowledge of local supply chains, for projects of $1000M+ value.
- Proven experience leading large bids involving multiple work types/disciplines.
- Expert in reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
- Knowledge and experience of using Rail Method Of Measurement (RMM1) would be advantageous.
- Thorough knowledge of contract language/Terms and Conditions/Bonding, etc.
- Computer literate - working knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Project, P6, and Hard Dollar or similar estimating software.
- Strong knowledge of project controls, including costs and scheduling and general requirements of construction projects.