Chief Estimator; Construction Manager

Chief Estimator (Construction Manager)

2680 Skymark Ave Suite 600, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Full-time

Compensation: CAD
245,000- CAD
290,000- yearly

Company Description
We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage.

We are 100 per cent employee‑owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven— with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

NOC: 70010 – Construction Managers

Salary: $245,000 - $290,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Employment Type:

Full?time, permanent

Job Location:

2680 Skymark Ave Suite 600, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

On site:
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting:
Office, Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.), Institutional construction, Consulting firm, Commercial and/or industrial construction, Quantity surveying

Language:
English

Positions Available: 1

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Budgetary responsibility: $8,000,001 +

Job Duties

Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates

Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers

Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress

Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements

Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control

Plan and manage budgets

Develop risk management plans

Utilize quantity take-off procedures

Select and employ trade subcontractors and co‑ordinate their activities

Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions

Prepare and submit progress and other reports

Plan and organize construction projects

Estimate costs and materials

Negotiate offers from suppliers

Develop construction specifications and procedures

Co‑ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs

Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations

Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Supervision

11-15 people

Contractors

Qualifications
Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Civil drafting and civil engineering CAD/CADD or Construction management

Experience

5 years or more of experience in commercial and institutional construction

Significant experience in large-scale industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction projects (typically $50M+)

Experience with a variety of project delivery methods is considered an asset

Computer and technology knowledge

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Office

Estimating packages

Area of work experience

Management

Strategic planning

Construction specialization

Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of specialization

Construction

Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling

Operations management

Risk management

Additional information
Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Reference required

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Own vehicle

Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Tight deadlines

Attention to detail

Large…