Job Title

The Manager of Pre-Construction and Estimating is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all estimating, procurement, and pre-construction planning activities for civil water and wastewater infrastructure projects in private land development. This includes site servicing for subdivisions, industrial/commercial lands, and large-scale development sites. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing estimating team, coordinate procurement, interface with consultants, and set bidding strategies. This role requires deep knowledge of site servicing, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience using Bid2Win, Jonas Construction Software, and online bidding platforms such as Bids & Tenders. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Construction & Estimating: - Oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates for civil servicing work including sanitary sewers, storm systems, watermains, stormwater facilities, roadworks, and earthworks. - Review and interpret all tender documents, specifications, drawings, and contract requirements to ensure compliance and full understanding of scope and risks. - Lead bid strategy development in coordination with senior managementidentifying key opportunities, competitive positioning, and cost-saving approaches. - Perform detailed cost analysis and benchmarking of historical performance data, production rates, and unit prices. - Conduct internal scope reviews and identify risk items, exclusions, and clarifications. Tender Management & Communication: - Act as the main point of contact with engineering consultants, developers, and tendering authorities during the bid process. - Monitor, download, and respond to tenders through engineers, online platforms, including Bids & Tenders, Merx, eSolutions, and private portals. - Track upcoming bids and ensure all prequalification and tender compliance documents are submitted in a timely and professional manner. - Lead tender closings, oversee bid submissions, and attend bid openings and meetings when required. Procurement & Subcontractor Management: - Source and secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors across divisions. - Review and level all subtrade quotations for scope, exclusions, and risk alignment. - Establish procurement timelines and lead early engagement with key trades on complex projects. - Maintain and expand a reliable database of vendors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. Team Leadership & Process Development: - Manage, mentor, and support a team of estimators. - Develop standardized estimating procedures, templates, and controls to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and knowledge sharing. - Lead adoption and consistent use of Bid2Win for estimating and ensure seamless integration of awarded projects into Jonas Construction Software. - Maintain cost history records and use them to inform pricing strategies and production targets. Collaboration & Strategy: - Collaborate with operations, project management, and business development to ensure alignment of pre-construction efforts with project delivery objectives. - Participate in go/no-go decisions and develop recommendations for senior leadership based on scope review, risk analysis, and competitiveness. - Ensure clean and comprehensive project handovers from estimating to operations, including cost breakdowns, procurement notes, and scheduling input. Qualifications: - Minimum 10 years of experience in civil estimating and pre-construction, with a focus on private development water and wastewater servicing. - Strong working knowledge of Bid2Win (mandatory) and Jonas Construction Software (preferred). - Proven experience in reviewing tender and contract documents, identifying scope gaps, and aligning bid strategies. - Ability to lead tender pursuits from start to finish, including site visits, pre-bid meetings, subcontractor coordination, and bid submission. - Familiarity with online bidding platforms, including Bids & Tenders, Merx, eSolutions, and private developer portals. - Ability to read and interpret complex civil engineering drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and construction standards. - Experience in procurement and negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers. - Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. - Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Preferred Assets: - Knowledge of municipal servicing standards (e.g., City of Toronto, York, Peel, Halton, Durham and local municipalities). - Relationships with private land developers and engineering consultants in the GTA or similar markets. - Experience with subdivision agreements, pre-servicing approvals, utility coordination, and off-site municipal works. What We Offer: - Competitive salary and profit sharing. - Comprehensive health and dental benefits. - RRSP matching. - Vehicle allowance. - Leadership role in a stable and growth-focused company. - Direct impact on the strategic direction of estimating and pre-construction operations.