Lead, Estimating
Lead, Estimating
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21-09-2025
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Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
CPGs workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.
To develop a cost estimating plan for projects/programs and support the facilitation of estimating activities across assigned projects. This role will ensure the estimates prepared are of robust quality and consistent across all the projects and programs. You will be accountable and provide insights based on estimate outcomes to ensure that the project or program is delivered on budget and on time. Provide on the job training and required technical guidance to estimating team members. This role will play an active role in the continuous improvement of the estimating function and support the Project Delivery Teams Sponsors and other internal stakeholders in ensuring that all program team members comply with the Cost Estimate Plan Processes and Guidelines satisfying the requirements for the assigned scope of work. The Estimating Lead will have an active role in the continuous improvement of the estimating function.
What will I be doing
- Reporting to Senior Manager Estimating and responsible for the delivery of estimates across the assigned project(s) or program.
- Prepare estimates to support projects with different procurement models including Design Bid Build (DBB) Design Build (DB) P3 Progressive Design Build (PDB) Alliance and others.
- Review and prepare project estimates for the entire life cycle of the project for some of the complex projects like OnCorr Ontario Line and other large and complex projects. Including estimates for design changes and variations during construction
- Co-ordinating with project delivery risk scheduling and cost management teams to provide inputs and review of estimates.
- Once the estimates are prepared prepare presentation to management via joint review sessions with required management team members.
- Provide guidance to multiple teams on various class of estimates based on AACEI and internal Metrolinx estimating process.
- Provide guidance to various consultants on estimating process and review estimates provided by consultants on various Subway and GO expansion projects.
- Responsible to Coordinate with the external peer reviewers to ensure they adhere to all the timelines and deliverables. Works with the peer reviewers to ensure they adhere to the deliverables and reports to the Senior Manager for any non-compliance so that this issue could be fixed or follow up actions could be taken.
- As directed by the Sr Manager provide support in the development and reporting of KPIs established.
- Creates an environment of continuous improvement opens channels of communication that invite suggestions and innovative thinking and proactively seeks best practices providing top quality of services to various project teams and other stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain an environment of positive collaboration through strong working relationships and linkages between business units and departments and between Metrolinx and others.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Engineering Quantity Surveying) or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in a progressively advancing roles preferably in a civil infrastructure construction project environment or combination of experience and education deemed equivalent
- Experience implementing or supporting estimating function within construction project environment preferably in Infrastructure Projects. Experience working at Metrolinx TTC or other large transit agencies preferred.
- Knowledge and experience using industry standard estimating software
- Demonstrable Skilled experience in estimating.
- Expert knowledge of the broader project controls theory principles and practice.
- Articulate with practiced presentation attention to detail excellent verbal written presentation and communication skills.
- Expert knowledge and experience of successfully managing competing objectives of internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze problems detect root causes and propose solutions
- Expert in addressing and engaging project delivery teams one-on-one and in a workshop environment.
- MS Office skills: Excel Word PowerPoint.
- Certifications or Designations Preferable Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) from Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) or Member from Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEi) or equivalent
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of thepolicybefore submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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