Chief Estimator at Chandos Construction Ltd.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating, Bid Strategy, Leadership, Mentoring, Negotiation, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Networking, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Analysis, Team Development, Client Presentations, Subcontractor Selection, Market Analysis, Performance Tracking

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description We exist to build a better world. Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage. We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support. We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and 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, even in challenging conversations. What We Offer 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 Job Description 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. Why This Role Matters 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 ensure we maintain a sustainable edge in a competitive marketplace. What You’ll Own 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 Qualifications Non-negotiable requirements: 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 Additional Information We are hiring for this position now. Salary range: Total compensation (including benefits/bonuses) for role is expected to be $200,000 or more #top5

Responsibilities

As Chief Estimator, you will plan and direct all estimating functions, ensuring the accuracy and profitability of bids. You will also mentor your team and optimize bid strategies to maintain a competitive edge.