Estimating Manager (Foundations)

Job summary

Lead estimating for foundation and geotechnical construction projects, including bid planning, cost estimates, risk reviews, submissions, and project handovers. Manage and develop estimating staff while supporting strategic pursuits, client relationships, and business development.

Job details

Our client, a well-established construction and infrastructure contractor, is seeking an Estimating Manager to join their Foundations division. The successful candidate will lead the estimating function for foundation and geotechnical construction projects while supporting strategic pursuits, client relationships, and the continued growth of the business. This position can be based in Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, or Toronto. Key Responsibilities: Lead the estimating process for foundation and geotechnical construction projects from opportunity review through final bid submission. Manage estimating schedules, bid execution plans, pricing strategies, and proposal requirements. Prepare and review detailed cost estimates, qualifications, clarifications, and pricing recommendations. Lead pre-bid reviews, risk assessments, bid closings, and project handovers for successful pursuits. Manage, mentor, and develop estimating staff while planning resources around upcoming pursuits and workload. Work closely with senior leadership to identify and evaluate new project opportunities and develop pursuit strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners. Support prequalifications, EOIs, proposals, presentations, and other business development initiatives. Ensure estimating activities follow established processes, risk management practices, and company standards. Ideal Candidate Requirements: Extensive estimating, preconstruction, or business development experience within construction or civil infrastructure. Strong understanding of estimating, bid management, cost development, risk assessment, and proposal processes. Foundations, piling, shoring, ground improvement, geotechnical, or heavy civil experience. Previous experience leading and mentoring estimating teams. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess contractual requirements, project risks, and opportunities. Proven ability to develop relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is an asset. P.Eng., Gold Seal, PMP, or similar professional designation is considered an asset. Why this Firm? Strong pipeline of upcoming foundation and infrastructure projects across Canada. Competitive compensation package with an annual performance bonus. Comprehensive health and benefits package. RRSP matching program and employee share ownership opportunities. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Senior leadership role with the opportunity to influence estimating strategy and business growth. Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities. Opportunity to pursue and deliver large-scale, technically challenging foundation and infrastructure projects. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes in Word document format to jordan.klair@torustalent.com. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.

What you’ll do

Lead estimating for foundation and geotechnical construction projects, including bid planning, cost estimates, risk reviews, submissions, and project handovers. Manage and develop estimating staff while supporting strategic pursuits, client relationships, and business development.

Requirements

Extensive estimating, preconstruction, or business development experience in construction or civil infrastructure is expected, along with expertise in bid management, cost development, risk assessment, and proposals. Candidates should have relevant foundations, geotechnical, or heavy civil experience and a record of leading teams; an engineering or construction-related degree or diploma and professional designations are assets.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • RRSP Matching • Employee Share Ownership • Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance • Annual Performance Bonus • Professional Development • Career Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Estimating
• Bid Management
• Cost Development
• Risk Assessment
• Proposal Development
• Preconstruction
• Foundation Construction
• Geotechnical Construction
• Piling
• Shoring
• Ground Improvement
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Team Leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Negotiation
• Business Development

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering