Estimating Manager

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop the estimating team.
• Establish performance expectations, accountability measures, and development plans for estimators.
• Train estimators to manage projects from initial review through complete pricing and tender submission.
• Coach estimators to think beyond material and labour costs by identifying project-specific risks, logistics, access requirements, schedule impacts, and indirect costs.
• Develop estimating capabilities across the team to reduce reliance on senior leadership for final pricing decisions.
• Conduct regular estimate reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve estimating accuracy and confidence.

• Oversee all tender opportunities and coordinate estimating resources.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and tender requirements.
• Lead bid strategy, bid/no-bid decisions, and final estimate reviews.
• Review and challenge estimates during final stages to verify scope coverage, productivity assumptions, risk allocation, and profitability.

• Review and modernize estimating procedures, workflows, and standards.
• Develop scalable estimating systems to support company growth.
• Establish best practices for bid reviews, estimate documentation, risk assessment, and project handoff.
• Standardize estimating templates, labour units, pricing databases, and reporting tools.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase estimate accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Strengthen collaboration between estimating and operations to ensure seamless project handoffs.
• Participate in project kickoff and turnover meetings as required.

• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing estimating teams.
• Extensive experience in commercial steel stud framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, insulation, and related interior systems.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, tender documents, and procurement processes.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent tenders and bid deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop estimating teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Quantity Surveying designation or education considered a strong asset.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST), WinBid, Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Excel.
• Gold Seal Certification considered an asset.

RWC?

• Competitive salary with strong long-term growth potential
• Professional development opportunities with paid tuition
• Collaborative, innovative, fast-paced team environment
• Comprehensive company-paid benefits (extended health, dental & vision)
• Easy Fridays to support balance and productivity
• Frequent team events and office perks
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex construction projects