Job description:
About the job
Company: SAWW Developments
Location: Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia
About the Role
SAWW Developments is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our estimating function while driving business growth across British Columbia.
This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished estimating professional with extensive experience working for established mid-sized general contractors in BC. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of preparing competitive estimates, securing profitable work, and leveraging an established network to source new opportunities.
We are seeking a candidate with experience pursuing projects through multiple procurement and project delivery approaches, including General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
This is not a project management role. The primary focus is estimating excellence, opportunity sourcing, and backlog growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
- Prepare, review, and oversee accurate estimates, quantity take-offs, pricing, bid strategies, risk assessments, value engineering, and tender submissions.
- Source and pursue new project opportunities throughout British Columbia across public and private sectors.
- Develop relationships with owners, developers, architects, consultants, municipalities, health authorities, school districts, property managers, and commercial landlords.
- Identify opportunities through public tenders, negotiated work, and early project involvement.
- Expand the company's presence by introducing new clients, procurement portals, bidding platforms, and strategic opportunities.
- Lead subcontractor solicitation, scope reviews, bid leveling, and negotiations.
- Mentor the estimating team and continuously improve estimating procedures and best practices.
- Monitor bid performance, win rates, market trends, and backlog growth.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of estimating experience with established general contracting companies.
- Strong experience with commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
- Proven experience pursuing work through General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, P3, and IPD delivery methods.
- Established network of clients, consultants, architects, developers, and subcontractors within British Columbia.
- Demonstrated success sourcing project opportunities and contributing to company growth.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
What We Offer
- Senior leadership position with direct influence on company growth.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Long-term career opportunity with a growing commercial construction company.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, representative project list, and references to:
info@sawwdevelopments.com
SAWW Developments is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6B 3M1
Pay: $110,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6B 3M1