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Director of Estimating - Concrete Forming

Hays13 days ago
North York, Ontario, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

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About the role

Hays Civil Construction in Ontario has partnered with our client to hire a Senior Estimator in Toronto.

Your new Company

The business brings over 30 years' experience in the Heavy Civil and Concrete Construction Industry. They are trusted by clients to deliver their infrastructure needs, regardless of the size or complexity of the project, with the highest level of quality and safety standards. The team brings experience in delivering a wide range of concrete structures, including bridges, both new construction and rehabilitation, pumping stations, culverts, manholes and valve chambers. Due to continued growth and progression planning, they are excited to welcome aboard a Senior Estimator.

Your new Role

As the Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for overseeing all estimating, procurement, and pre-construction planning activities. You will work alongside the Chief Estimator and the rest of the business to coordinate procurement, interface with consultants, and set bidding strategies. This role requires deep knowledge of concrete, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience using Bid2Win, and online bidding platforms such as Bids and Tenders are highly valued. The company focuses its portfolio on private development but is open to candidates bringing experience from the municipal sector.

What you’ll need to Succeed

To succeed as the Senior Estimator, you will bring 8+ years’ experience in civil estimating; concrete structures; bridges both new construction and rehabilitation, pumping stations, culverts, manholes and valve chambers. Strong working knowledge of Bid2Win is highly valued. Proven experience in reviewing tender and contract documents, identifying scope gaps, and aligning bid strategies. Ability to lead tender pursuits from start to finish, including site visits, pre-bid meetings, subcontractor coordination, and bid submission. Familiarity with online bidding platforms. Ability to read and interpret complex civil engineering drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and construction standards. Experience in procurement and negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. If you have relationships with private developers in the industry, this is considered an asset.

What you’ll get in return

As the Senior Estimator, you will earn a competitive compensation package, comprised of a base salary of $120, 000.00- $160, 000.00 of experience, dependent on bonuses and benefits, and RRSP. This is an exciting opportunity for an established Senior Estimator, who is seeking long-term career growth opportunities with a forward-thinking business, who have successfully carved out their niche in Canada’s growing Infrastructure industry, and who are excited to continue to grow and develop as a leader in their trade.

Please note this is for an existing vacancy. AI may be used throughout the screening process.

About Hays

Staffing and Recruiting
10,000+
Founded in 1968

We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.

As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.

Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.

We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.

Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com

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