Director of estimation

Are you a recognized leader in cost evaluation looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to make a real impact within a passionate team dedicated to innovation on a daily basis? Are you looking to lead major bidding operations for exciting specialized layout projects in Laval? If you answered yes to these questions, this position as a director of estimation is tailor-made for you.

Located in Laval, our partner company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and installation of custom laboratory furniture and equipment for the construction and manufacturing sectors. In short, the director of estimation will be tasked with leading a team of dedicated professionals, overseeing the entire bidding process, and optimizing cost estimation tools directly from our offices in Laval.

Advantages
Joining this dynamic team in Laval as a director of estimation comes with a multitude of exceptional, flexible, and highly competitive working conditions on today's market:

A very attractive base salary ranging from $120,000 to $135,000 annually, with flexibility based on your level of expertise.

A generous annual bonus program ranging from 5% to 10%, based on clear and attainable goals.

Advantageous annual vacation allotment of 4 to 5 weeks offered upon hire for well-deserved time off.

An ultra-flexible hybrid work model offering up to 2 days of remote work per week according to your preferences.

High schedule flexibility to balance work and personal life, with arrival permitted between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM, and departure between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM.

Management of an established, autonomous, and competent team of six cost estimation professionals.

Concrete opportunity to integrate cutting-edge technologies, including an exciting artificial intelligence project applied to cost evaluation with new software.

Responsibilities
On a daily basis, the director of estimation will perform the following tasks simply, smoothly, and efficiently:

Plan, organize, and coordinate the overall daily activities of the department.

Manage, mentor, develop, and support the dedicated team of six professionals.

Implement and continuously improve bidding methods and procedures.

Review major project bids to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.

Collaborate actively with the sales department to build customer loyalty and support the distributor network.

Implement new technological software designed to assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimation.

Qualifications
To thrive in this role as a director of estimation, we are looking for a clear, open profile without being overly demanding:

A relevant college diploma or technical education in cost estimation, architecture, engineering, or equivalent field experience.

Relevant experience in cost evaluation within a general contractor or specialized subcontractor environment.

Practical experience in personnel supervision to effectively guide and support the team.

Good familiarity with industry software, particularly Excel and digital takeoff tools.

Positive leadership, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an excellent ability to collaborate with others.

Summary
Are you interested in this career opportunity in a stimulating and well-structured environment as a director of estimation?

Please contact me directly by email at [email protected] to discuss this opportunity or to learn more about other available roles.

We currently have several open positions across Quebec. Let's discuss this in complete confidentiality!

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