Estimating Manager - Building/Lump Sum

Roles and responsibilities

Strategy

• Define and implement strategic objectives: participate in the development of the company's estimation and procurement strategy;

• Ensure that estimation practices are aligned with the company's strategic objectives;

• Contribute to long-term resource planning, taking into account market trends and opportunities for process improvement.

Business development

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure access to them;

• Be responsible for monitoring potential market opportunities, new subcontractors, and suppliers.

Leadership & Human Resources/Team Management

• Manage, supervise, and oversee the team under your responsibility;

• Supervise and develop the skills of your team members;

• Manage the performance and evaluations of your team members;

• Promote a culture of collaboration and innovation within the estimation and procurement team.

Project & Operations Management

• Oversee estimation processes to ensure accurate project cost assessments;

• Oversee the coordination of procurement activities;

• Be in charge of the risk and opportunity analysis process, as well as proposing mitigation measures;

• Be responsible for managing daily operations related to estimation and procurement, taking into account the capacity of your team;

• Ensure operational efficiency and rapid problem resolution.

Finance & Administration

• Be responsible for setting budgets related to estimation and procurement.

• Ensure that departmental strategic performance indicators are met.

• Ensure that estimation and procurement practices comply with company regulations and internal policies.

Communication & public relations

• Participate in the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of health and safety policies.

• Promote a culture of health and safety within the company.

• Manage communication between the estimation and procurement teams and other departments.

• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, including suppliers and authorities;

• Work to promote the company's brand image and strengthen the reputation of estimation and procurement practices.

Innovation & continuous improvement

• Identify and implement best practices in estimation and procurement;

• Oversee strategic initiatives and ensure continuous process improvement to increase business efficiency.

Health and safety

• Participate in the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of health and safety policies;

• Promote a culture of health and safety within the company.

  Required skills

• Hold an AEC in estimating, a DEC in architecture, or a BAC in construction engineering;

• Have at least 10 years of experience in estimating in a general contractor's office or other relevant experience;

• Have excellent knowledge of estimating and construction;

• Ability to read plans and specifications;

• Have good computer skills (Excel, Word);

• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously;

• Ability to plan and organize work while meeting deadlines;

• Be independent, proactive, and detail-oriented;

• Leadership and teamwork skills;

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;

• Good analytical skills.