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Graham is an employee‑owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

About The Role

The

Chief Estimator

reports directly to the Ontario Pre‑Construction Director and will have an in‑depth knowledge of conceptual estimating, budgeting, tendering, proposal submission, and construction methodology. The Chief Estimator will have oversight of the buildings, large projects and transit estimating teams while being mentored by the Director to further develop their leadership skills and approach to pursuit activities.

As a Chief Estimator At Graham You Will

Be responsible for bidding and pre‑construction estimating and the financial results in partnership with the Director

Complete project scope of work reviews to ensure completeness of estimates, and that all technical specifications, subcontractor scopes, and general condition items have been quantified and costed

Identify and develop constructability requirements for orders of magnitude and high‑level budgeting

Propose and approve project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings

Propose and approve potential bid strategies, constructability requirements, and advantages or innovations to increase bidding success

Prepare and coordinate estimates as required

Compile and track analytics relating to project estimating pursuits

Be responsible for managing, training and or mentoring other estimators and the profit / loss performance of the estimated projects

Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring in : planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising and training estimating personnel

Encourage and instill coaching and mentoring skills to the estimating team

Oversee all estimates, including detailed review of others’ work

Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (operations staff) that reflect and support Graham core values and Graham brand image

Qualifications / experience

Completion of a University (Bachelor) program involving acquisition of an advanced understanding of complex concepts and procedures, often recognized by a degree (e.g., BA / BSc); Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets

20 years of combined field and estimating experience with senior estimating (Estimating Manager) experience of at least 5 years with a medium‑to‑large General Contractor

Leadership responsibility related to ICI related projects

Successful experience in leading $100+ million projects and managing and mentoring of an estimating team

Proven ability to lead and develop a high‑performing team

Thorough understanding and proficiency in design‑build, IPD and Construction Management is an asset

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Graham Group Ltd. also welcomes and encourages applications from those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in each stage of our process. For more information please see our AODA Compliance Policy and our Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan.

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