What you'll do

　　The function of the Chief Estimator / Senior Quantity Surveyor is to manage the operation of the Estimating department, to be comprehensively trained in every aspect of cost control procedures, have the ability to recognize and analyze corporate administrative procedures, and use advanced techniques to systemize corporate expenditure reporting.

　　The incumbent must be able to bring effective cost solutions to complex conceptual design problems and have proven skills in, defining requirements, procedures, methods, and report formats to keep executive management informed of ongoing and future forecasted cost of projects.

　　The incumbent is responsible for the preparation of budgets and detailed construction cost estimates for all Canadian Tire Real Estate (CTREL) projects. The Chief Estimator / Senior Quantity Surveyor is working with the senior management, project managers and real estate managers is called upon to evaluate, select, recommend, negotiate, and present to management the most cost-effective solutions on any given construction cost proposal.

　　Establish and maintain corporate estimating policies and evaluation procedures.

　　Generate and implement new cost management and cost tracking and reporting techniques to ensure prudent expenditure of corporate capital.

　　Prepare project specific construction estimates for Real Estate Committee and Capital Expenditure approval.

　　Prepare estimates for comparison of alternate design layouts and value engineering proposals.

　　Provide up-to-date construction information and costing data to the Real Estate Development Department.

　　Close, review and evaluate tenders and prepare tender submission approval documentation.

　　Perform construction analysis, comparing actual costs to planned costs on completed projects; documenting, extrapolating and tabulating information to establish construction industry pricing trends.

　　Keep abreast of current construction market trends and practices relating to labour, materials etc. and their resulting impact on construction costs and schedules.

　　Ensure risk, contingencies, and escalation allowances are documented and updated regularly.

　　Prepare final accounts on completed projects to reconcile between estimates and actual expenditures.

　　Prepare and maintain cost files on completed projects to allow for the preparation of estimates and comparison on future projects.

　　Fulfills the role of project comptroller for CTREL facilitated corporate special projects, monitor and track overall construction budget.

　　Develop reporting tracking tools, generate cost reports, and forecast cashflow for CTREL special projects.

　　Conduct training and provide guidance to other Estimators.

　　Travel is required.

　　What you bring

　　A University degree (bachelors/masters) or equivalent in a related field, with a proven track record and formal training in all areas of estimating, quantity take-off, pricing scheduling, subtrade negotiation, tender closings, preconstruction services and post tender development procurement.

　　Designation from one or more of the following: The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and The American Association of Cost Engineers.

　　Demonstrated experience in project development methodology.

　　Proficiency in preparing elemental and divisional concept estimates from minimal information.

　　Proficiency in and knowledge of MS Office suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Power BI.

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical ability as well as an understanding of business in order to be able to recommend new ways of using integrated reporting information.

　　Ability to deliver effective presentations to Senior Management.

　　Demonstrated ability to build teams and to recruit, motivate, develop, and retain staff.

　　Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leadership role with minimum 10 years postgraduate work experience.

　　Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a team-oriented environment.

　　Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment.

　　Actual construction cost consulting experience would be a definite asset.

　　Hybrid

　　At Canadian Tire we value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

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　　About Us

　　Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

　　We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

　　Accommodations

　　We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

　　We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast-to-coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast-to-coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer can.

　　We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here, so apply today.