Estimating Manager

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

About the Role:

The Estimating Manager 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. The Estimating Manager will have oversight of the buildings, large projects, and transit estimating teams while being mentored by the Director and/or Cheif Estimator to further develop their leadership skills and approach to pursuit activities.

As an Estimating Manager at Graham you will:

• Provide coaching and mentorship to the estimating team throughout all aspects of the estimating process
• Oversee 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
• Review and confirm labour and equipment productivities are based on historically correct values through analytics and other sources
• Confirm subcontractor bids as selected are clear of irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included
• Participate in or lead the bid close of larger sized or more complex projects
• Oversee bid closings of mid to large projects led by more junior team members
• Review requirements, delegate work and assemble overall conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data
• Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on larger and more complicated projects
• Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation
• Conduct market testing or benchmark costing to ensure estimates / budgets reflect current construction values
• Assess manpower planning and allocation throughout the estimate lifecycle, including operations personnel where required
• Lead the estimating team on large or more complex projects pursuit
• Manage the Kick-Off Meeting and weekly strategy meetings, and chair any formal meetings for large complex projects, ensuring the estimating process will meet the milestone dates established
• Instill and guide autonomy in the team to prioritize the work, set deliverables, and select the appropriate work execution methods
• Develop strategic planning skills, including workforce / succession planning and medium-term business planning
• Provide input to the business development process, assuring potential projects and clients are tracked and monitored regularly
• Monitor the estimating work business plan and update / integrate with the operations overall business plan
• Encourage and track best practices within the estimating group towards continuous improvement of the estimating process
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (operations staff) that reflect and support Graham core values and Graham brand image
• Develop skills to manage, mentor, and coach the estimating team, while developing talent pools when required and ensuring an understanding and accuracy of tasks are achieved and objectives are met
• Lead a team for an estimate and review support Estimators' work
• Collaborate effectively with operations personnel – Operations Managers and Project

Qualifications/experience:

• High School graduation and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school, with an ability to understand, utilize, and communicate specialized information verbally or written
• Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets
• 10+ years of a combination of field and estimating experience, with senior estimating/leadership experience of at least 5 years
• Experience with different procurement methods
• Ability to collaborate with operations, different business units, internal and external clients, and stakeholders
• Thorough understanding and proficiency in design-build, IPD and Construction Management is an asset
• Proficiency in MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred), quantification software (such as OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modelling is an asset
• Proficiency in conceptual estimating, benchmarking, market testing, and knowledge of analytics related to project pursuits
• Full understanding of all subcontractor scopes of work with the ability to develop scopes of work and Requests for Proposal / Requests for Quotation.

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Graham Group Ltd. also welcomes and encourages applications from those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in each stage of our process. For more information please see our AODA Compliance Policy and our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

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