Jump Recruitment is currently seeking candidates for the permanent, full-time position of Director - Estimating for our client, DF Barnes, based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

WHO WE ARE - Building a Better Tomorrow Together:

At DF Barnes, we build great things and we've been doing exactly that since being founded in 1932. Based in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador with a national and international reach, we provide innovative fabrication, marine services, and industrial construction to support the growing needs of our clients. Although the challenges are ever changing, our integrity, professionalism and commitment to quality remains the same. When we build great things, our clients win. To learn more about DF Barnes, please visit https://dfbarnes.com/.

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST:

• At the heart of DF Barnes are our core values: Take Care of Each Other, Be Innovative, Build Great Things, and Have Fun. These pillars form the foundation of our industry-leading company.
• So why join our team? Experience a supportive and empowering culture that places emphasis on growth, innovation, and collaboration.
• We provide a competitive Total Compensation package along with a dynamic and engaging work environment.

THE ROLE:

As Director - Estimating, you will oversee our estimating team, prepare accurate estimates, lead large competitive bids, and manage the bidding process from opportunity identification to bid submission. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our estimating process to secure new business opportunities.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

As the ideal candidate, you are a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the construction industry. You have a strong track record in developing accurate, detailed cost estimates across a diverse range of projects. Thriving in dynamic environments, you effortlessly manage multiple projects while maintaining precision in every estimate. Your expertise in estimation software, coupled with a history of supporting successful bids and driving project profitability, sets you apart. As a natural leader, you bring sharp analytical skills, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach, making you a valuable team member within a company committed to growth and innovation. Key qualifications include:

• Fifteen (15) years estimating experience in the construction, mining, energy, and/or marine environment.
• Relevant degree or diploma (e.g., Engineering), Professional Technologist (PTech), and/or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or experience in-lieu (Mechanical preferred)
• Familiarity with all areas of construction with a concentration on MPEI, fabrication, and structural steel work especially in the mining, energy and marine environment.
• Experience leading a team and working closely with executive management. Natural interpersonal and communication skills and can build seamless working relationships across an organization.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Proven competency in MS Word, Excel, Projects, and Primavera.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Possess natural confidence and are known as a candid team player who is open-minded and patient in your approach to estimating.
• Plan and organize work activities, multi-task, prioritize, and juggle complex tasks and multiple projects while working under pressure and within tight timeframes.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and manage the Estimating Team on large multiple competitive bids concurrently with cross-functional coordination to ensure effective team efforts.
• Create a positive work environment and develop, coach and motivate team members to excel in their roles.
• Develop and implement best in class strategies to improve the estimating process.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to determine bid requirements.
• Conduct site visits and meet with clients to gather information and assess project needs.
• Identify, manage, and communicate risks and support the decision-making process on bid release.
• Work with management to establish labor costs, crew-hours, and project procedures.
• Prepare bid execution plans that provide roadmaps to meet goals efficiently.
• Oversee the preparation of bid schedules, safety plans, quality documentation, etc.
• Review and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitiveness, accuracy, and compliance with bid and project requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for the preparation of material take-offs.
• Participate in pre and/or post bid meetings.
• Obtain quotations for materials, freight, and other inputs.
• Coordinate bid inputs from all departments within DF Barnes.
• Review quote letters, Terms & Conditions, and job estimates with appropriate management.
• Monitor and ensure bid formats meet company and client standards for submission.
• Log and maintain all RFQs in the estimating tracking system.
• Maintain a database of bidding norms.
• Source new suppliers and update the supplier database as needed.
• Assist in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Submit bids to clients and follow up on all post submission clarifications.
• Monitor tender sites and report opportunities to Executive Management.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Apply in confidence: http://jumpcareers.ca/bullhorn/#/jobs/1358

If you are an estimating leader who is curious and willing to challenge the status quo and is always looking for ways to improve and progress, join the DF Barnes team today! For more information, please contact:

Christine Phillips | HR Consultant & Executive Recruiter | [email protected] | Jump Recruitment | www.jumpcareers.ca

At Jump Recruitment we recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities Higher Talent and the organizations we serve operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodations they may need during the recruitment process. This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.