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Chief Estimator
Bird Construction
Provider of construction and maintenance services across industrial, infrastructure and buildings sectors.
Lead estimating, manage team, oversee procurement and cost control for large projects.
8d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Information Modeling (BIM/VDC)
Civil Infrastructure Services
Fabrication
Future Energy
Industrial Maintenance
Mass Timber
Modular & Offsite Solutions
Pre-Construction / Early Contractor Involvement
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Institutional
Retail
Multi-tenant Residential
Industrial
Mining
Water and Wastewater
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
budget management
cost estimating
project scheduling
risk assessment
kpi tracking
stakeholder management
Ensure project constructability, manage budgets throughout design, and supervise tendering and award of subtrade contracts.
Meets or exceeds the projects required performance and scheduled profitability targets.
Conduct career progress check-ins as required by company policy.
Participate in project scheduling, procurement planning, resource forecasting, and risk assessment.
Develop the assigned project team members with the help of the division/branch management team, including the acquisition of new talent, continuous positive and constructive feedback and the assessment of non-performing employees.
Participate in reconciliation of contract value.
Lead preparation of estimating deliverables, oversee contract partnering and project initiation, and maintain KPI tracking.
Conduct variance reports to track validity of Estimates and actual productivity.
Resolve cost, productivity, and delivery issues early, providing reliable project data and supporting the project manager with WBS development.
Assists with the development of project strategy that secures the project.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders, including public and government partners.
Participate in project close out report and conduct lessons learned.
Monitor and track forecasted labour, materials and equipment.
Drive estimating strategies to meet project targets for performance, schedule, and profitability.
Collaborate with management and preconstruction teams to pursue new market opportunities and develop budget, cost plans, and value engineering solutions.
Participate in monthly project Work in Progress (WIP) update and meeting.
What you bring
communication
leadership
project management
degree
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to collaborate well with teams and stakeholders.
Leadership that models resilience, accountability, and transparency, inspiring hands-on team engagement.
Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects with significant scope and risk.
A Degree in quantity surveying, engineering, or related field preferred.
Demonstrated integrity, urgency, accuracy, and a commitment to quality in a dynamic environment.
PQS, CET, or P. Eng designation (eligible or attained) is an asset.
Proficiency with estimating software (In Eight, On-screen Takeoff considered an asset) as well as strong analytical/math skills.
15+ years of estimating experience on large commercial, high-rise, civil, or institutional projects ($50M+), using varied delivery methods.
Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.
+70 Years
Publicly Traded
Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.
2021
Acquisition
Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.
2024
Acquisition
Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.
Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.
Culture + Values
We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
We put safety first
A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We are stronger together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We lead with honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We are driven to do great work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We create opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
Environment + Sustainability
First Zero Carbon Retrofit
North America's First
Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.
First Net-Zero Plant
Protein Processing Facility
Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.
First Net-Zero Ethylene Site
World's First
Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.
Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.
Inclusion & Diversity
$3,000
Indigenous Scholarship
An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.
3×$1,500
Indigenous Student Support
Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.
National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.
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