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Chief Estimator Construction (General Contracting)
@ SearchLabs
Woodstock, Ontario
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SearchLabs is hiring a Chief Estimator for a General Contractor delivering complex commercial, industrial and institutional projects. The role leads the estimating department, sets bid strategy and mentors estimators, with a salary of $190,000 to $230,000 plus a full package.
Responsabilités :
- Lead estimating team and set estimating standards
- Make go/no-go bid decisions and manage tender closings
- Approve final estimates for margin and risk
- Lead handoff of projects to Operations
- Track market trends, subcontractor and material pricing
Résumé des exigences :
- Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architectural Technology
- 8 to 12 years of progressive estimating experience
- Proven success leading complex bids and mentoring teams
- Knowledge of Lump Sum, CM and Design-Build delivery models
- Proficiency with OST, Bluebeam, Procore and Microsoft Office
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- Non fourni
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-09
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-10-10
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Senior |
| Domaine | Finance et comptabilité |
| Expérience | 8 an(s) et plus |
| Gestion d’équipe | Oui |
| Heures par semaine | 40 (estimé) |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau |
| Position | Surtout assis |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur élevé |
| Langues | English |
| Formation | Collégial (DEC) (exigé), Baccalauréat (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology |
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SearchLabs
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Description complète de l’entreprise
SearchLabs is a leading specialist recruitment firm established to meet the recruitment needs of the Design, Construction & Property, and Information Technology industries. Established in 2010, we work with the leading companies within our disciplines across North America & the Caribbean. At SearchLabs, we make hiring and job hunting as easy and simple as possible so you can focus on what you do best. We believe in the 80/20 rule. That 20% of companies come up with 80% of innovation in the industry, and 20% of talent do 80% of the work. We represent that 20%. When you partner with us, your personal career goals and objectives are dealt with and represented by experienced consultants within your field of specialty. We then match you to the best opportunities that are aligned with your goals and aspirations to result in a positive and rewarding outcome. We recognize the importance of ethics and are committed to confidentiality in every step of the process. Whether you are looking for a permanent or contractual arrangement, we appreciate the responsibility and opportunity to represent and inform you about the marketplace and the career opportunities within. For more information, please visit us at: https://searchlabs.ca/
- Abonnés LinkedIn
- 63 471
- Personnes associées sur LinkedIn
- 25
- Bureaux déclarés
- 20 Bay St, 1100, Toronto , Ontario M5J, CA
- Autres noms enregistrés
- SearchLabs
- Spécialités
- Recruitment
- Construction
- Tech
- and Engineering
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SearchLabs is a leading specialist recruitment firm established to meet the recruitment needs of the Design, Construction & Property, and Information Technology industries. Established in 2010, we work with the leading companies within our disciplines across North America & the Caribbean. At SearchLabs, we make hiring and job hunting as easy and simple as possible so you can focus on what you do best. We believe in…
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Secteur | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Taille | 11-50 employees |
| Siège social | Toronto , Ontario |
| Type d’organisation | Privately Held |
| Spécialités | RecruitmentConstructionTechand Engineering |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 12 |
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Chief Estimator – Construction (General Contracting)
Full‑time | Executive Estimating Leadership
Our client is a leading General Contractor recognized for delivering complex commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. They are seeking a Chief Estimator to lead their estimating department, drive bid strategy, and elevate preconstruction excellence across the organization.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all estimating activities, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability while mentoring a high‑performing team and collaborating closely with executive leadership.
What You Will Lead
- Provide strategic leadership to Senior Estimators, Estimators, and Junior Estimators.
- Establish and enforce estimating standards, policies, and best practices.
- Mentor and develop staff, ensuring strong succession planning and future leadership growth.
- Manage departmental workload across multiple tenders and deadlines.
- Lead go/no‑go bid decisions with executive leadership.
- Oversee conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, detailed bids, and procurement strategies.
- Review and approve all final estimates to ensure alignment with profitability and risk frameworks.
- Ensure estimates achieve targeted gross margins by project type.
- Lead bid risk identification and management reviews.
- Direct major tender closings and ensure compliant, accurate, strategic submissions.
- Lead project handoff meetings to Operations, ensuring full transfer of assumptions, risks, and pricing strategies.
- Collaborate with Operations and Business Development to align estimating strategy with company objectives.
- Act as a senior preconstruction contact for clients and consultants.
- Provide executive‑level input on bid strategy, value engineering, constructability, and delivery models.
- Track market trends, subcontractor pricing, and material costs to maintain competitiveness.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, consultants, and trade partners.
- Support contract negotiations through cost breakdowns, scope clarifications, and risk analysis.
- Champion estimating technology, digital workflows, and scalable systems.
- Oversee historical cost data, benchmarking tools, and lessons‑learned integration.
- Monitor KPIs including bid‑win ratios, estimate accuracy, and proposal quality.
- Participate in GC leadership team planning and strategy.
Requirements
What You Bring
- Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or related field.
- 8–12 years of progressive estimating experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional construction.
- Proven success leading complex bids and mentoring estimating teams.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and delivery models (Lump Sum, CM, Design‑Build).
- Proficiency with estimating software (OST, Bluebeam, Procore, etc.) and Microsoft Office.
- Strong financial, analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
- Established subcontractor and supplier relationships considered an asset.
Benefits
Compensation: $190,000 – $230,000 + full package
Disclaimers
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our recruitment team.
Vacancy Status This posting represents a current vacancy.
Additional Notes Compensation discussions and negotiation guidance will be provided during the hiring process as appropriate.
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