Chief Estimator

Harbinger Network Inc. has been exclusively retained by Frontier Group to lead the search for their next Chief Estimator.

Frontier Group is a well-established General Contractor and Construction Manager based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Led by partners David Lisi, who brings more than 30 years of experience in Construction Management and General Contracting, and Nick Brokalakis, with over 45 years of industry leadership, the company has earned an outstanding reputation for delivering complex commercial, institutional, industrial, and public-sector projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

As a COR™ Certified contractor, Frontier Group maintains one of the highest standards of health and safety in the industry. The company also holds one of Canada's highest levels of government security clearance and is a proud member of the Toronto Construction Association.

Frontier Group delivers General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, and Pre-Construction Services to an impressive portfolio of clients that includes Walmart, CBRE, Infrastructure Ontario, Bell, Triovest, Allied, Dream, and the City of Brampton, among many others.

With a growing project portfolio and a strong reputation built over decades, Frontier Group is looking to add an experienced Chief Estimator to its Senior Management Team. This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of a respected organization by providing leadership, mentorship, innovation, and strategic direction while driving estimating excellence and supporting continued growth.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President/President and working closely with the Director of Estimating & Contracts, the Chief Estimator will lead the estimating department through all phases of the tender process. This role is responsible for producing accurate, competitive estimates, developing bid strategies, mentoring the estimating team, and supporting profitable project acquisition across a diverse portfolio of ICI construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project risks.
• Review drawings, specifications, soils reports, designated substance reports, and tender documents to identify scope, risks, and discrepancies.
• Ensure site visits are completed and critical project information is incorporated into estimates.
• Manage the complete tender closing process and ensure compliant, on-time bid submissions.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Operations to develop pricing strategies, review project risks, and improve bid competitiveness.
• Complete preliminary bid checklists, bonding and insurance requests, bid summaries, and submission documentation.
• Oversee quantity take-offs including excavation, cut/fill, site servicing, formwork, and concrete.

Business Strategy & Risk Management

• Develop value engineering opportunities while maintaining project quality and compliance.
• Conduct project risk assessments and implement strategies to maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients to secure competitive pricing and strengthen industry partnerships.
• Monitor market trends, construction costs, and competitor activity to support strategic estimating decisions.
• Maintain accurate trade lists, subcontractor databases, and estimating resources.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop estimating professionals.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative, accountability, and leadership presence.
• Experience preparing Class D, C, B, and A budgets and working on unit-rate tenders.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree, Construction Management Degree, Technical College Diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of estimating experience within the ICI construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading estimating teams and managing complex tender submissions.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and safety requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of CCDC 5 and CCDC 14 contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Proven success leading tender closings from prequalification through submission.
• Gold Seal Certification, LEED Accreditation, and experience with Procore and/or BIM are considered strong assets.

Why Join Frontier Group?

• Join one of the GTA's most respected General Contractors and Construction Managers.
• Work alongside highly experienced industry leaders with decades of construction expertise.
• Lead estimating for a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, industrial, and public-sector projects.
• Be part of a collaborative leadership team where your ideas and expertise will directly influence the company's continued growth.
• Competitive executive compensation package, bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career development.

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