Estimating Manager

The Sutherland Group of Companies

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Estimating leads the estimating function, overseeing the development of accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for infrastructure, civil, and other projects. This role is responsible for managing the estimating team, establishing estimating standards, and supporting strategic bidding decisions across pursuits including earthworks, roads, utilities, structures, related civil scopes, and other project types. The Manager, Estimating plays a key role in risk assessment, bid strategy, value engineering, and collaboration with key contributors and stakeholders across the organization to support successful project pursuits and execution.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in or related field (or relevant experience)
8–12+ years of experience in estimating
3+ years in a supervisory or management role
Strong knowledge of methods, equipment, and productivity rates
Proven experience managing large and complex bids
Advanced proficiency in estimating software (e.g., HeavyBid, B2W, or equivalent)
Strong Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Understanding of scheduling principles and construction phasing
Proposal writing
Leadership and team management
Strong analytical and numerical aptitude
Strategic thinking and decision-making
Excellent communication and presentation skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the estimating team, assigning workload and ensuring deadlines are met
Establish and maintain estimating procedures, standards, and best practices
Review and approve detailed quantity take-offs, pricing assumptions, and final bid submissions
Support go/no-go decisions by providing cost, risk, and competitiveness analysis
Drive continuous improvement in estimating accuracy and efficiency
Prepare and oversee estimates for including: Heavy Civil, Mining, Oil/gas Pipeline, Forestry/Harvesting
Analyze drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents
Develop comprehensive cost breakdowns including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, overhead, and risk allowances
Lead subcontractor and supplier pricing review and selection
Identify project risks, constraints, and opportunities
Participate in contract and scope reviews to assess commercial exposure
Support value engineering and alternative construction methods
Provide input on schedules, sequencing, and constructability during pre-construction
Work closely with VP Operations, Director Asset Management, Director HR, project managers, construction managers, engineers, procurement teams and others
Participate in client meetings, tender interviews, and pre-bid discussions as required
Provide estimating support during project handover and early execution phases
Train, mentor, and develop junior and senior estimators
Conduct performance reviews and identify development opportunities
Foster a collaborative and high-performance estimating team culture