Chief Estimator

Manager, Strategic Recruitment | Proud Metis

Our vision: emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by relentless pursuit of innovation
, collaboration
, and sustainability
.

Our three missions guide our work. We embrace inclusion, collaboration, innovation, courage.

We are 100 per cent employee‑owned; every employee has a financial stake.

We look for team members who are gritty
, accountable
, 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.

• 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

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.

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 maintain a sustainable edge in a competitive marketplace.

• 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

• 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—your 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

We are hiring for this position now.

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

• Director

• Full‑time

• Project Management
• Business Development
• Management

• Construction