Essential Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating department, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of team members
Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation efforts, review and analyze quotes, and provide data to support subcontractor selection for large and complex bids
Perform detailed quantity take-offs for all estimate areas, ensuring clear documentation for project team handover, including safety and security requirements per Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
Analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive bid estimates, including site visits, quantity take-offs, pricing, and preparing a presentation for management to review
Integrate drawing specifications, terms, and conditions into bids and review RFIs prior to submission
Develop project schedules and execution schedules based on estimates, incorporating input from project teams and relevant trades
Support the presentation of estimate proposals to stakeholders
Prepare conceptual estimates using historical data and insights
Participate in major trade pre-award meetings as required
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of progressive estimating experience within ICI construction, including demonstrated experience managing or leading an estimating team; on-site project management experience is an asset
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, or a related field
Advanced proficiency with MS Office, Onscreen Take Off (OST), and related estimating software; familiarity with BIM modeling is an asset
Strong understanding of trade-related drawings, specifications, and construction documents, with the ability to assess completeness and provide direction
Knowledge of construction costs, budgeting, and project schedule development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and provide coaching and mentorship
Work Conditions
This is an office-based role located in Winnipeg, MB
Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements
Additional Information
Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.