Chief Estimator - Ottawa, Canada - Chandos
Description
Company Description**_
We are Chandos_**Inclusion. Collaboration. Ingenuity. Innovation.
These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community.
They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk
We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified commercial builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.
Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we're building community. And, we're looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.
Job Description:
The
Chief Estimator provides management, support and assistance to the estimating team. This individual is responsible for the overall performance, leadership, mentorship and effectiveness of the estimating team.
- Effectively develop bids that comply with client needs, while providing an acceptable rate of return
- Review project estimates to establish accuracy and completeness prior to the client presentation
- Provide technical support to all estimators and prepare estimates as required
- Lead the selection of subcontractors and major material vendors for projects
- Participate in prebid, bid strategy and presentation meetings to certify consistency
- Assist in the preparation of preliminary project schedules and bid proposals
Qualifications:
- Engineering degree or technical diploma in engineering technology.
- Journeyman trade certificate an asset.
- Ten or more years of experience in construction estimating; commercial or industrial construction is preferred.
- Ten or more years of experience with larger complex project estimates.
Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.
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We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only
one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be
treated equal. We talk about being an
entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it
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Competitive wages:
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Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
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RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
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Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
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Recognition and annual salary reviews program:
Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
Regular company-wide engagement opportunities
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