Chief estimator

Salary :

Activity area : Construction and engineering

Post category : Production and engineering

Province : Quebec

Region : Laval, Monteregie, Montreal, Montreal and surroundings

Recruiter : Cynthia Boisvert

Contact us : cboisvert@st-amour.com

Job description :

We are looking for a chief estimator to join a dynamic team and play a key role in the strategic development of the company.

A recognized leader in the construction industry both in Canada and internationally, the company stands out for its expertise in managing large-scale projects, particularly in the institutional sector.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Estimation Director, evaluate and select projects to submit for tender and form the teams responsible for ongoing estimates.
• Schedule kick-off meetings with the teams.
• Organize regular follow-up meetings with the teams.
• Review tender documents to identify competitive opportunities and analyze profitability conditions.
• Stay on the lookout for potential projects to submit for tender.
• Oversee and coordinate all estimation activities to produce a detailed cost assessment to complete the project in accordance with plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Provide recommendations on procedures for tenders.
• Participate in the development of the project implementation schedule in collaboration with the estimators.
• Organize the review and closure of tenders.
• Prepare budget proposals and service offers with the support of the technical writer.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of the quantity and cost estimation software.

Skills and qualifications :

• College diploma (civil engineering, architecture) or Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 10 to 15 years of experience
• Knowledge of Procore (an asset)
• Bilingual (English and French)