Company Description
At Chandos, we exist to build a better world. As a 100% employee-owned company—and one of Canada’s most innovative builders—we pursue excellence through courage, inclusion, innovation, and collaboration. We don't settle, and neither should you.
- Employee-ownership model—share in our success and vote on our direction
- Competitive salary + bonus potential
- Comprehensive employer-paid benefits program including health, HCSA (after one year of employment), dental, vision care and employee assistance program
- RRSP matching program to support long-term financial security
- Educational assistance to pursue job-performance enhancing education
- Recognition program and annual salary reviews
- Leadership conferences that foster connection and collaboration
- Regular company-wide engagement events
- Expanded mental health benefits coverage
Job Description
Take the reins as Chief Estimator and own our bid strategy for mid-to-large commercial and industrial projects across the GTA. You’ll lead a high performing team with strategic acumen, relentless drive and a keen eye on where we can make a difference, crafting winning proposals, mentoring tomorrow’s leaders and ensuring we pursue only the right work to maintain our competitive edge.
What You’ll Own
- Plan, coordinate and direct all estimating functions—guarantee accuracy, completeness and profitability of every bid
- Develop estimates, preliminary schedules and bid proposals that align with client needs and target returns
- Lead subcontractor and major-vendor selection, negotiation and contract finalization
- Participate in pre-bid strategy and presentation meetings to ensure consistency and clarity
- Mentor, coach and develop your estimating team—build their technical skills, confidence and career paths
- Hand over successful tenders to operations with clear risk/opportunity analyses
- Track and report key estimating metrics; continuously refine processes for greater speed and precision
- What We Offer
- 100% employee-ownership model—share in our success and vote on direction
- Competitive base salary + performance bonuses
- Employer-paid health, dental, vision & EAP; RRSP matching
- Leadership development, educational assistance & annual reviews
- A culture built on courage, inclusion, collaboration and innovation
Why This Role Matters
Your leadership will directly impact our ability to win strategic projects that shape our growth. By optimizing bid strategy and elevating our estimating team’s performance, you’ll ensure we maintain a sustainable edge in a competitive marketplace.
Qualifications
Who You Are
- 10+ years in commercial or industrial construction estimating, with 6+ years on complex, multi-million-dollar bids
- Proven general contractor background (not third-party PM or developer) with established, long-standing network of GTA industry contacts—your connections in development, design and trade are key to this role
- Strategic thinker and insatiably curious—driven to identify the next big opportunity and grow market share
- Natural leader and mentor—your teams and peers view you as their go-to authority
- Exceptional communicator and negotiator—confident in client presentations and internal stakeholder alignment
- Technically adept—fluent in specs, blueprints, cost-modeling methods and compliance standards
- Entrepreneurial mindset—ambitious, proactive and always seeking smarter, safer, faster ways to win work
Additional Information
Let’s build something bold—together. Apply today and bring your voice, leadership, and purpose to a company that belongs to its people.
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