Our client, a leading general contractor has an opening for a Chief Estimator to join their infrastructure team in Vancouver, BC.

Salary range $160,000 - $185,000.

Outpost

Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

The Chief Estimator

- Lead the estimation team and deliver winning results. Your successful management, supervision and coordination will navigate the tender process from concept to submission while keeping risk top of mind.
- Chief Estimator will have an appetite for excellence and a winning spirit; you will thrive in a fast‑paced and exciting environment that provides ongoing new and interesting challenges.
- You provide leadership and proven trade‑driven expertise to support business growth and challenge industry standards using quick thinking and relationship‑building skills.
- Focus on developing your team’s opportunities within the estimation field. As a key member of our team, we will rethink construction together, from idea to completion.

Responsibilities of Chief Estimator

- Collaboratively complete the full‑cycle bid process.
- Chief Estimator will lead the overall preconstruction process including bidding, cost estimates, budget analysis and support proposals.
- Lead and develop a team of dynamic estimators and collaborate closely with other members of the leadership team.
- Support the business development process.
- Lead external and internal presentations of proposals and estimates.
- Utilize your research skills at every stage of the process to identify project‑specific prices related to key items including labour, equipment and materials.
- With an eye for detail, accurately interpret technical specifications for bid documents.
- Review project business plans with internal stakeholders to ensure profitability.




- Actively assist with full quantity take‑offs to ensure accuracy of contract specifications and pricing.
- Keep client pricing requirements top‑of‑mind to ensure accuracy of estimates.
- Grow and maintain strong relationships with trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision.
- Get creative and think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions and opportunities.
- Actively encourage a learning environment, share your knowledge and be a role model throughout the estimation process with your team.
- Celebrate the successes of your team and be a key member of the project ramp‑up process.

Experience and Requirements of Chief Estimator:

- 10+ years' relevant experience estimating in the Civil & Infrastructure construction industry.
- 5+ years' relevant management experience and leadership.
- Proven experience leading bids up to $50m.
- University Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering or a combination of education and industry experience.
- A proven track record of estimate / bid management as well as team collaboration and management.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- A passion and drive for building relationships.
- Solid computer skills with estimation software and an enthusiasm for innovation.
- Western Canadian market experience.

Compensation: Competitive salary: $180,000 - $250,000 depending on experience. Great benefits package, vehicle + gas card, 4 weeks' vacation, fitness membership, training opportunities, summer hours and more.

Ideal Candidate: Candidates with authorisation to work in Canada are preferred; strong international candidates will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.

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