Posted 11 months ago
Bid Director
@ MHB Group
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
MHB Group is hiring a Bid Director and Chief Estimator to lead bid strategy, estimating and proposal development for large publicly funded construction projects in Ontario. The role oversees the full bid cycle for projects of $30M to $100M, including bid/no-bid decisions, RFP/RFQ/RFT compliance and debriefs. The posting states a competitive compensation package and a collaborative culture, with no schedule or arrangement stated.
Responsibilities:
- Lead full bid cycle for $30M to $100M public projects
- Direct conceptual, schematic and detailed estimates
- Manage RFP/RFQ/RFT response and procurement compliance
- Lead debriefs, scoring analysis and continuous improvement
- Track public-sector capital plans and market costs in GTA and Ontario
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years in estimating, pre-construction or bid leadership
- Proven record winning $30M to $100M public projects
- Expertise in lump-sum and design-build procurement
- Deep knowledge of public procurement and contract structures
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contract language
- Proficiency with estimating software and proposal tools
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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MHB Group
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Full company description
MHB Group is a Recruitment Consultancy specializing in recruiting qualified professionals in Construction, Development, Property, Architecture and Engineering. MHB Group offers a bespoke recruitment service to employers looking to hire the most suitable talent for their teams and to job seekers wanting that personal service. MHB Group work as a recruitment partner with a diverse range of organizations across Canada and the US from commercial private and public sector businesses, charities and non-for profits to global businesses, financial services and SME’s. Our services include permanent and contract assignments delivered on a contingent or retained basis.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,534
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8
- Reported office locations
- 120 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 1E2, CA
- Other recorded names
- MHB Group Canada
- Specialties
- Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Executive Search
- Headhunting
- Project Management
- Site Management
- Development & Planning
- Real Estate Mgt
- Estimation
- Consultant Engineering
- Contract Management
- Architecture & Design
- Administration & Executive Support
- and Ontario
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
MHB Group is a Recruitment Consultancy specializing in recruiting qualified professionals in Construction, Development, Property, Architecture and Engineering. MHB Group offers a bespoke recruitment service to employers looking to hire the most suitable talent for their teams and to job seekers wanting that personal service. MHB Group work as a recruitment partner with a diverse range of organizations across Canada…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2014 |
| Specialties | RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionExecutive SearchHeadhuntingProject ManagementSite ManagementDevelopment & PlanningReal Estate MgtEstimationConsultant Engineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 58 |
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The ideal candidate has deep experience in municipal, provincial, and broader public sector procurement environments and understands the complexity, compliance, and rigour these projects demand.
This is a huge opportunity to build out this Construction Management division of the larger company, with your expertise on how to navigate the bidding process to win project in the Residential and ICI sectors. Key Responsibilities
Bid Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the full bid cycle for projects ranging from $30M to $100M, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive submissions.
- Develop and execute the organization’s public-sector bidding strategy, identifying opportunities that align with business goals.
- Oversee bid/no-bid analysis, risk assessments, value-engineering options, and commercial strategy.
- Direct all estimating efforts, including conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates for large ca projects.
- Review and approve final estimates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with market pricing.
- Analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing and negotiate optimal terms.
- Implement and maintain estimating best practices, cost databases, and standard templates.
- Manage the full RFP/RFQ/RFT response process, ensuring strict compliance with public-sector procurement rules and documentation requirements.
- Coordinate with legal and finance departments to review contract terms and associated risk.
- Lead debriefs, scoring analysis, and continuous improvement for future bids.
- Collaborate closely with pre-construction, design, operations, and executive teams to ensure cohesive bid packages.
- Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and industry partners.
- Track public-sector capital plans, infrastructure priorities, and procurement pipelines.
- Monitor cost trends, escalation factors, and competitive landscape in the GTA and Ontario markets.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in construction estimating, pre-construction, or bid leadership roles.
- Proven track record bidding and winning publicly funded construction projects in the $30M–$100M range.
- Strong expertise in construction management, lump-sum, and design-build procurement models.
- Deep understanding of public procurement processes, including evaluation criteria, compliance requirements, and contract structures.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract language.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with estimating software, cost databases, and proposal management tools.
- Leadership role with measurable impact on company growth.
- Opportunity to build and shape the division during a period of expansion.
- Collaborative, people-focused culture.
- Competitive compensation package.
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