Manage bid priorities by considering the division's strategic direction
Establish the bidding schedule
Assess workload
Identify the risks and constraints of the call for tenders
Define the subcontracting strategy
Confirm costs related to quantities prepared by estimators
Lead the file transfer meeting to operations when the contract is obtained
Prepare the bid review
Establish lasting contacts with subcontractors and suppliers
Participate in meetings for the start-up of service offers and follow-up executive meetings
Liaise, communicate, and meet deadlines among stakeholders
Ensure estimating approaches reflect Western Canadian market conditions, delivery models, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with ISO processes
Participate in the closing of bids
Be aware of upcoming projects to plan the workload
Human Capital Management
Interest and ability to mentor and coach others
Actively participate in the career development of team staff by providing training and setting development goals
Ability to identify, attract, retain, and utilize top talent
Strategic Planning
Contribute to regional pursuit strategy, including go/no-go decisions aligned with risk profile and market positioning
Support long-term workload planning and market intelligence for the Western region
Leadership Style
Engage and inspire employees
Support the company culture that is aligned with the company's values
Support, adhere to and communicate company decisions in a committed manner
Engage in the development of your team and see to succession planning
Be involved in self-development to maintain or increase organizational capacity and deliver expected results
Effectively understand and communicate the company's vision and strategy to engage and align the workforce, team members and project partners towards achieving and exceeding desired outcomes
Measures of Job Expectations
Ensure the team produces competitive, well‑risked estimates that support achievement of regional revenue and margin objectives
Be an ambassador of the company's values
Increased rigor of bid processes to focus on optimization and better teamwork
Develop and attract talented employees to ensure the growth of the company
Achieve assigned annual strategic initiatives for sustained growth
Requirements
Hold a bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering and/or a combination of equivalent experience & training
Eligible for registration or registered with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or equivalent provincial association
Have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in estimating major projects and/or urban works
Strong communication skills
Be based in the Vancouver region and available for in-person collaboration with the team and key stakeholders
Ideal Profile
Ability to demonstrate initiative and leadership
Have an interest and ability to mentor and coach others
Ability to manage more than one project at a time
Sense of priorities
Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project and TPL or other estimation software (a great asset)
Good organizational skills and work methods
Be analytical, adaptable, and open-minded
Be organized, structured and rigorous
Benefits
Competitive salary
5 weeks' vacation per year
Comprehensive group insurance program
RRSP group program with an employer contribution to a DPSP
