Chief Estimator

Overview
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. The way we behave 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. 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.

What We Offer

True safety-first culture and coast-to-coast award-winning projects

Employee-ownership model—share in our success and vote on our direction

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Employer-paid benefits (health, HCSA after one-year, dental, vision) + RRSP matching

Educational assistance and leadership development program

Job Description
Take the reins as Chief Estimator and own our bid strategy for mid-to-large commercial, institutional and light industrial projects across Ottawa.

You’ll lead a high performing team with strategic acumen, relentless drive and a keen eye on where we can make a difference, crafting winning proposals, mentoring tomorrow’s leaders and ensuring we pursue only the right work to maintain our competitive edge.

Why This Role Matters
Your leadership will directly impact our ability to win strategic projects that shape our growth. By optimizing bid strategy and elevating our estimating team’s performance, you’ll ensure we maintain a sustainable edge in a competitive marketplace.

What You’ll Own

Plan, coordinate and direct all estimating functions—guarantee accuracy, completeness and profitability of every bid

Develop estimates, preliminary schedules and bid proposals that align with client needs and target returns

Lead subcontractor and major-vendor selection, negotiation and contract finalization

Participate in pre-bid strategy and presentation meetings to ensure consistency and clarity

Mentor, coach and develop your estimating team—build their technical skills, confidence and career paths

Hand over successful tenders to operations with clear risk/opportunity analyses

Track and report key estimating metrics; continuously refine processes for greater speed and precision

Qualifications
Non-negotiable  requirements:

10+ years in commercial or light industrial construction estimating, with 5+ years on complex, multi-million-dollar bids

Experience in hard bids and building detailed cost estimates at various stages (Class D, B, Tender levels).

Proven estimating experience within a general contractor (not third-party or self-performing developer)

Established, long-standing network of Ottawa industry contacts—connections in development, design and trade are key to this role

Strategic thinker and insatiably curious—driven to identify the next big opportunity and grow market share

Natural leader and mentor—your teams and peers view you as their go-to authority

Exceptional communicator and negotiator—confident in client presentations and internal stakeholder alignment

Additional Information
We are hiring for this position now.

Salary range:
Total compensation (including benefits/bonuses) for role is expected to be $200,000 or more

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