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Estimating Manager - Toronto, Canada
Interviews being held across the UK & Ireland in March.
Why Canada?
No.5 - Ranked as the 5th best country in the world for 'Quality of Life'.
8.5% - Expected year on year growth in construction. High demand for construction professionals.
Universal healthcare - Unlike the USA.
Good education - 92% of adults complete secondary education.
The end product is that Canada can offer you a security of work rarely available in the UK/elsewhere, coupled with the opportunity for genuine career progression & a highly rated lifestyle.
One of the top 10 construction businesses in Canada, working on major building projects of c£30m to £200m, are looking to recruit UK Commercial Managers for their business in Toronto.
This major player has been around for over 100 years and are regarded as one of the top employers in Canada, having been recognised by top awards/business press.
From a relocation perspective, the good news is that this company has been recruiting from the UK for 15-20+ years, so they are experienced in handling the visa/work permit process and in making the transition as smooth as possible for you/any family.
They will also provide financial support to assist with any relocation.
The role of Estimating Manager will be responsible for overseeing a portion of the estimating operations within a larger business unit, and leads estimating process by developing divisional manpower, coaching / mentoring, providing input into project pursuit approvals, overseeing allocation of estimating resources, reviewing estimates, and managing tender closings / pursuit submissions. The incumbent maintains strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal managerial leadership, and has a thorough understanding of the company’s objectives.
We've been recruiting in Canada for over 15 years and can walk you through this in detail, providing detailed job descriptions etc.
In order to be successful, you will have a related diploma or degree at a college or technical school. Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets. 15+ years of a combination of construction project management and estimating experience. Experience with different procurement methods. Ability to collaborate with operations, different business units, internal and external clients, and thorough understanding of most contracts.
Apply/get in touch to learn more and we'll be in contact.
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
