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Accounting Analyst
Walter Group
Westmount, QC
- Full-time
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Corporate Projects
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VICE-PRESIDENT/E/ OPERATIONS - VICE-PRESIDENT OPERATIONS
LUXIA INC
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…position sur le marché, nous recherchons un(e) Vice-président(e), Opérations expérimenté(e) et stratégique pour contribuer à la prochaine phase de notre…
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Coordonnateur/trice/ de projets - Project Coordinator
LUXIA INC
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
· Collaborer étroitement avec les équipes des opérations, de la production, de la qualité, des achats et de l'administration afin d'assurer l'alignement des priorités et la résolution…
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Finance Transformation Manager, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) (Bilingual FR/EN)
Pwc Canada
Calgary, AB · Montreal, QC · Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
In financial operations at PwC, you will specialise in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organisations. Your work will involve assessing financial…
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Housekeeping Leader
Wickaninnish Inn
Tofino, BC
…Senior Management Team. The Housekeeping Leader along with the Director and other Housekeeping Leaders will be responsible for ensuring that the Wickaninnish Inn standards of service are…
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Regional Director - Clinic Support
Passion Dental Group Inc.
Calgary, AB
We’re looking for a Regional Manager who is passionate about developing leaders, strengthening clinic operations, and helping teams achieve their full potential.
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Regional Director (Dental Clinic Operations)
Passion Dental Group Inc.
Hamilton, ON
Anytime Dental clinics are designed around accessibility and convenience, with extended hours, seven-day operations and same-day care that make it easier for patients to access the…
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Income Support Director
Bearspaw First Nation
Stoney 142, 143, 144, AB · Mînî Thnî,, AB
Bearspaw First Nation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director – Income Support to lead the development, transition, and ongoing management of the Nation's Income Support…
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Preschool Assistant Director
Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
This role prioritizes mentorship while also supporting the Director and ensuring continuity of operations when required.
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Assistant Director of Finance
Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
The Assistant Director of Finance plays a key role within the finance team, supporting the Director of Finance in managing the organization’s financial operations. This position is…
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Infant Director
Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Infant Director to lead a 38-space infant program. This role provides leadership across programming, operations, compliance, and team development, ensuring a…
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Senior Director, Solutions Engineering
Kindsight
Remote, Canada
- $240,000 to $280,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
The Senior Director, Solutions Engineering is responsible for leading Kindsight’s high-impact, customer-facing pre-sales function across technical solution design, bespoke product…
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Senior Software Engineer, Payments
Kindsight
Remote, Canada
- $120,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
You will work closely with our Staff Engineer and Director of Engineering to design and deliver major features and capabilities within the platform. While the Staff Engineer will help shape…
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Maintenance Manager
FLEET CANADA INC
Fort Erie, ON
- $70,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…Department in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is responsible for overseeing maintenance activities, people,…
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Quality Engineering Manager
FLEET CANADA INC
Fort Erie, ON
- $60,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…aerospace standards and customer requirements. Reporting to the Director of Quality and Engineering, this role is critical to driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, and…
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Director, Total Rewards
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Xanadu is looking for a Director, Total Rewards to lead the evolution and day-to-day delivery of our global compensation, equity and benefits programs.
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Product Manager
CPA Ontario
Canada
- Full-time
…behind the programming, and partner with Marketing, Events, Operations, Sponsorship and Product across the full product lifecycle. This is an opportunity for a curious, well-connected…
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Senior Recruiter
CPA Ontario
Canada
- Full-time
…hiring strategy to offer negotiations, before handing off to HR Operations for onboarding. Our focus is on providing a smooth and easy process for hiring managers and exceptional experience…
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Manager, Human Resources
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Full-time
Partner with the Senior Director, Human Resources on complex or high-risk matters.
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Assistant Store Manager I
Coach
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make…
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Temporary Sales Associate
Coach
Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
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Head Bartender
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Director of Food and Beverage, the Supervisor is responsible for all departmental operations during a prescribed shift. The work is typified as a casual hands-on…
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Proposal Specialist - Industrial West
Bird Construction
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams including operations, estimating, business development, project controls, Indigenous…
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Specialist, Front Store Operations
Loblaw Companies Limited
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting directly to the Director, Front Store Operations, the incumbent liaises, collaborates, and coordinates between various Central Office departments to support the Stores and the…
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Sr. Director, Pharmacy Services and Virtual Care
Loblaw Companies Limited
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Sierra Construction Group

Chief Estimator

Woodstock, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 28, 2026
Experience: 12+ years of progressive estimating experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional construction, with proven success in leading complex bids.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 11, 2026

Original job description

The Chief Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating department, overseeing the preparation of all bids, budgets, and cost estimates for the company’s construction projects. This role ensures accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability in all estimates while providing strategic leadership, mentoring staff, and collaborating with executives on business development and preconstruction strategies. The Chief Estimator manages the full estimating process from concept through tender, establishes best practices, and maintains strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the estimating department, managing Senior Estimators, Estimators, and Junior Estimators.
Establish and enforce estimating standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency, accuracy, and competitiveness across all bids.
Mentor and develop estimating staff, ensuring professional growth, succession planning, and a strong pipeline of future leaders.
Manage departmental workload, balancing resources across multiple tenders to meet deadlines and client expectations.
Lead go/no-go bid decisions in collaboration with executive leadership, evaluating project fit, capacity, risk, and profitability.
Oversee the preparation of conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, detailed bids, and procurement strategies for major projects.
Review and approve all final estimates, ensuring they align with company profitability goals, contractual requirements, and risk frameworks.
Ensure estimates achieve targeted gross margins by project type.
Lead bid risk identification reviews and management efforts.
Lead major tender closings, ensuring submissions are compliant, accurate, and positioned strategically for success.
Lead the transition from successful tender to Operations through formal project handoff meetings, ensuring complete transfer of estimating assumptions, risk registers, subcontractor commitments, and pricing strategies.
Collaborate with Operations, and Business Development teams to align estimating strategies with overall company objectives.
Act as a senior contact with clients and consultants during preconstruction, supporting presentations, interviews, and proposal discussions.
Provide executive-level input on bid strategies, value engineering options, constructability reviews, and innovative delivery models.
Track and analyze market trends, subcontractor pricing, and material costs to maintain competitiveness and improve cost forecasting.
Develop and maintain productive long-term relationships with key clients, developers, consultants and trade partners to increase negotiated and repeat business opportunities.
Support contract negotiations by providing cost breakdowns, scope clarifications, and risk analyses.
Champion adoption of estimating technologies, digital workflows, and databases that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Oversee maintenance of historical cost data and benchmarking tools to support budgeting and forecasting.
Lead lessons-learned sessions and integrate feedback into continuous improvement initiatives for the estimating function.
Monitor departmental KPIs such as bid-to-win ratios, estimate accuracy vs. actual costs, and proposal quality, reporting results to the Preconstruction Director.
Ensure estimating practices remain current with evolving delivery models, contract types, and industry innovations.
Participate in the GC leadership team, contributing to strategic, annual, and resource planning activities.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Perform any other duties that may be assigned, whether specifically or generally related to the role

Required Knowledge And Experience

Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive estimating experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional construction, with proven success in leading complex bids.
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring estimating teams.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and delivery models (Lump Sum, Construction Management, Design-Build).
Strong financial and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Established relationships within the subcontractor and supplier community considered an asset.

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Responsibilities

Lead the estimating department and oversee budgets, estimates, bids, tender submissions, risk reviews, and project handoffs while ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability. Collaborate with executives, operations, business development, clients, consultants, and trade partners on bid strategy, preconstruction, business growth, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in construction management, civil engineering, architectural technology, or a related field, plus 12 or more years of progressive construction estimating experience. Candidates should have experience leading and mentoring estimating teams, strong knowledge of construction methods and contract delivery models, financial and analytical ability, and excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Skills

Construction Cost Estimating
Bid Management
Budgeting
Risk Management
Team Mentoring and Development
Bid Strategy
Financial Analysis
Contract Negotiation
Preconstruction
Value Engineering
Constructability Reviews
Market and Cost Analysis
Estimating Technology Adoption
Continuous Improvement

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Keywords

Construction Estimating
Conceptual Budgets
Schematic Estimates
Detailed Bids
Tender Management
Procurement Strategies
Lump Sum
Construction Management
Design-Build
Gross Margins
Bid Risk Reviews
Risk Registers
Project Handoffs
Value Engineering
Constructability Reviews
Cost Forecasting
Historical Cost Data
Benchmarking
Estimating Technologies
Digital Workflows
Bid-To-Win Ratios
Estimate Accuracy
Contract Negotiations
Subcontractor Pricing
Preconstruction
Business Development
Resource Planning

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