Overview
Chief Estimator Jobs in Etobicoke – Ontario at Prodigy Group
Title: Chief Estimator
Company: Prodigy Group
Location: Etobicoke – Ontario
Category: Construction, Management
About
The Opportunity:
If you’re passionate about construction and eager to lead
exciting
projects, this could be the perfect role for you. Prodigy is in search of a Chief Estimator to
join our team
! The Chief Estimator will be required to lead and manage the Estimating team utilizing very deep, local industry-based experience, providing unique and strategic insight into competitive bidding, detailed creation and review of budgets/estimates/quotes/bids, and assisting Prodigy in winning project opportunities in various sectors of the industry.
Who We Are:
Prodigy is a North American Construction Management firm based in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Vancouver, Montreal, and Chicago. We specialize in Institutional, Retail, Hospitality, and Corporate construction, focusing on the North American market.
At Prodigy, our people serve as the driving force behind our path towards greatness. This collective dedication, encompassing our executive team,
senior management
, and our highly talented field-level professionals, has propelled Prodigy to rapid success and a solid industry reputation. In doing so, we’ve built a
diverse and inclusive
team where each member’s unique experiences and perspectives enrich our collective journey.
Our commitment
is to ensure that every team member feels empowered to embrace their authentic selves and to provide every team member with the opportunity to reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to the communities we serve.
If you’re someone who finds inspiration in these types of projects and shares our commitment to relationships, trust, accountability, Inclusivity, and honesty, we invite you to become a part of our team.
Please visit to learn more about our organization.
As a Chief Estimator, you’ll be responsible for:
Efficiently and effectively lead the estimating team, mentor, train less
experienced team
members
Possess exceptionally strong organizational and time management skills
Manage team resources based on project and company needs
High degree of resourcefulness,
flexibility
, and
adaptability
Ability to
work in and support a strong team concept and be highly self-motivated and directed; ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Possess exceptionally strong, professional, positive, effective, clear written and verbal
communication skills
Build effective relationships with specialty contractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support Prodigy’s core values that meet or exceed the customer’s expectations
Research historical tendering and award data, compiling information requested in an organized and clear format for team reference
Research and communicate data on construction industry labour and material cost trends
Maintain and constantly update Tender/Supplier lists according to varying project and company requirements by:
Sourcing and qualifying new subcontractors and suppliers, Reviewing and communicating with Prodigy team at initial project tender invite and at project completion to determine strengths and weakness of each subcontractor/supplier, AND Organizing and update the list to ensure each subcontractor/suppliers’ details are noted for future ref…
