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

Salary range $180,000 - $250,000.

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 you 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 quick paced and exciting workplace 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 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

Chief Estimator will have infrastructure project experience including heavy civil experience

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

Strong 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, 4 weeks' vacation, monthly public transit pass, 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.

📌 Chief Estimator, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment (Winnipeg)
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