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 management-identifying 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.