Estimating Manager
required to join a Tier 1 Contractor in Toronto, Canada.
Reporting to the District Manager or Chief Estimator, the Estimating Manager is responsible for overseeing a portion of the estimating operations within a larger business unit, and leads the estimating process by developing divisional manpower, coaching/mentoring, providing input into project pursuit approvals, overseeing allocation of estimating resources, reviewing estimates, and managing tender closings/pursuit submissions.
The incumbent maintains strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal managerial leadership, and has a thorough understanding of the company's objectives.
Role
Provide coaching and mentorship to the estimating team throughout all aspects of the estimating
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
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
Participate in or lead the bid close of larger sized or more complex
Oversee bid closings of mid to large projects led by more junior team
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
Conduct market testing or benchmark costing to ensure estimates / budgets reflect current construction
Assess manpower planning and allocation throughout the estimate lifecycle, including operations personnel where required.
Lead the estimating team on large or more complex projects
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
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
Encourage and track best practices within the estimating group towards continuous improvement of the estimating process.
Oversee all estimates, including detailed review of others'
Provide input and influence in the fee discussion and risk quantification review
Review and approve risk mitigation plan, ensuring proper bonding and insurance costing and appropriate
Advise and selecting and inviting to tender trade partners that are assessed to be financially viable with adequate manpower and appropriate level of expertise to complete the work.
Review and provide input to mitigate potential pressures on fee and lead discussions to properly assess and calculate fee.
Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (operations staff) that reflect and support Graham core values and Graham brand image
Requirements
Completion of a related diploma or degree at a college or technical school.
Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets.
15+ years of a combination of construction project management and estimating experience.
Experience with different procurement methods.
Ability to collaborate with operations, different business units, internal and external clients, and
Thorough understanding of most contract
Proficiency in the use of Graham software suite, MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred)
Quantification software (such as OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modelling is an asset.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational
Salary
Salary circa $200k – $220k DOE
Work permit fees covered
Bonus
Pension
Healthcare
Dental
Relocation (circa 20k dollars)
If you are an
Estimating Manager
considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen for a confidential discussion.
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