Estimating Manager - Scarborough, Canada - Aecon Group

Aecon Group

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Scarborough, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.

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Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
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Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
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Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us

At Aecon we:

Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to
support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing:
Believe in helping you build your career through our
Aecon University and Leadership Programs:
Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our
Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
Are a
leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by
minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people.

We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community

What Is The Opportunity
Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is awarded the design and works of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC's Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough.

It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough.

The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.

As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project based in Scarborough, Aecon is looking for a qualified Estimating Manager to join our team.

What You Will Do Here

Lead teams of Estimators.
Provide oversight and guidance for the cost make up.
Assist the Chief Estimator in the management and development of the estimating group.
Manage and lead the estimating effort through the development phase and beyond, including involvement in, and chairing of, team meetings to set project goals.
Provide Value engineering. Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
Provide estimating input to the risk assessment and management process
Identify risk areas and bring them to attention of risk manager. Contribute to the population of the Risk Register.
Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs—labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs—for target cost submission.
Lead the estimate closeout process, including tender reviews and subproposal reviews and analysis.
Ensure compliance with Aecon estimating policy, risk management policy and standard operating procedures.
Lead the successful transition and handover of estimating documents to the project execution teams.
Develop and manage data and metrics to improve and support a successful estimating process.

- "Own" the responsibilities of Senior Estimators, Estimators, Junior Estimators and Trainee Estimators, as relevant, and provide mentorship and guidance.

Maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
Any other duties as assigned by his/her manager.
Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring To The Team

Diploma or Degree within Civil Construction or equivalent combination of training.
12+ years of Estimating and Operational experience within Major Project Estimating, including Design-Build with 5+ years in a management role.
Professional Engineer, or equivalent, designation preferred.
Large infrastructure project and bid experience (rail, roads, bridges), with knowledge of the local supply chain, in Toronto and the GTA, for projects of $1000M+ value.
Proven experience leading large bids involving multiple work types/disciplines.
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