Hays Civil Construction in Ontario has partnered with our client to hire a Manager of Pre- Construction and Estimating in Vaughan.

Your new Company

The organization brings over 50 years of experience as a General Contractor, specializing in underground servicing, mass earthworks, road works, storm management and concrete works. Due to continued growth, they are excited to hire a Manager of Pre- Construction and Estimating to join them.

Your new Role

The Manager of Pre-Construction and Estimating is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all estimating, procurement, and pre-construction planning activities for civil water and wastewater infrastructure projects in private land development. Including site servicing for subdivisions, industrial/commercial lands, and large-scale development sites. In this role, you will lead a high-performing estimating team, coordinate procurement, interface with consultants, and set bidding strategies. This role requires deep knowledge of site servicing, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience using Bid2Win, Jonas Construction Software, and online bidding platforms such as Bids & Tenders.

What you’ll need to Succeed

To succeed as the Manager of Pre- Construction and Estimating, you will bring 10+ years’ experience in civil estimating and pre-construction, with a focus on private development water and wastewater servicing. Strong working knowledge of Bid2Win (mandatory) and Jonas Construction Software (preferred). Proven experience in reviewing tender and contract documents, identifying scope gaps, and aligning bid strategies. Ability to lead tender pursuits from start to finish, including site visits, pre-bid meetings, subcontractor coordination, and bid submission. Familiarity with online bidding platforms, including Bids & Tenders, Merx, eSolutions, and private developer portals. Ability to read and interpret complex civil engineering drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and construction standards. Experience in procurement and negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Additionally, it is considered an asset if you have knowledge of municipal servicing standards (e.g., City of Toronto, York, Peel, Halton, Durham and local municipalities). As well as having relationships with private land developers and engineering consultants in the GTA or similar markets. Finally, experience with subdivision agreements, pre-servicing approvals, utility coordination, and off-site municipal works.

What you’ll get in return

As the Manager of Pre-Construction and Estimating, you will earn a competitive compensation package, comprised of base salary + profit sharing + benefits + RRSP + a vehicle allowance. This is an exciting leadership role in a stable and growth-focused business, and you will be investing long term in your career growth.

What you need to do Now

If the Manager of Pre-Construction and Estimating opportunity sounds like it could be the right next step in your Civil Construction career, apply now. Taylor Housdon, your Hays Civil consultant, looks forward to connecting with those who have the desired experience to discuss next steps in the hiring process.