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Estimating Manager - Infrastructure - Mississauga, ON Canada Employment Type: Permanent FT (CAN) Workplace Type: Office Our client is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors . We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow. We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities. About the Role: The Estimating Manager reports directly to the Ontario Pre-Construction Director and will have an in-depth knowledge of conceptual estimating, budgeting, tendering, proposal submission, and construction methodology. The Estimating Manager will have oversight of the buildings, large projects, and transit estimating teams while being mentored by the Director and/or Chief Estimator to further develop their leadership skills and approach to pursuit activities. As an Estimating Manager you will: Provide coaching and mentorship to the estimating team throughout all aspects of the estimating process Oversee project scope of work reviews to ensure completeness of estimates and that all technical specifications, subcontractor scopes, and general condition items have been quantified and costed Identify and develop constructability requirements for orders of magnitude and high-level budgeting Propose and approve project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings Propose and approve potential bid strategies, constructability requirements, and advantages or innovations to increase bidding success Review and confirm labour and equipment productivities are based on historically correct values through analytics and other sources Confirm subcontractor bids as selected are clear of irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included Participate in or lead the bid close of larger sized or more complex projects Oversee bid closings of mid to large projects led by more junior team members Review requirements, delegate work and assemble overall conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on larger and more complicated projects Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation Conduct market testing or benchmark costing to ensure estimates / budgets reflect current construction values Assess manpower planning and allocation throughout the estimate lifecycle, including operations personnel where required Lead the estimating team on large or more complex projects pursuit Manage the Kick-Off Meeting and weekly strategy meetings, and chair any formal meetings for large complex projects, ensuring the estimating process will meet the milestone dates established Instil and guide autonomy in the team to prioritize the work, set deliverables, and select the appropriate work execution methods Develop strategic planning skills, including workforce / succession planning and medium-term business planning Provide input to the business development process, assuring potential projects and clients are tracked and monitored regularly Monitor the estimating work business plan and update / integrate with the operations overall business plan Encourage and track best practices within the estimating group towards continuous improvement of the estimating process Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (operations staff) that reflect and support core values and brand image Develop skills to manage, mentor, and coach the estimating team, while developing talent pools when required and ensuring an understanding and accuracy of tasks are achieved and objectives are met Lead a team for an estimate and review support Estimators work Collaborate effectively with operations personnel Operations Managers and Project Qualifications/experience: High School graduation and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school, with an ability to understand, utilize, and communicate specialized information verbally or written Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets 10+ years of a combination of field and estimating experience, with senior estimating/leadership experience of at least 5 years Experience with different procurement methods Ability to collaborate with operations, different business units, internal and external clients, and stakeholders Thorough understanding and proficiency in design-build, IPD and Construction Management is an asset Proficiency in MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred), quantification software (such as OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modelling is an asset Proficiency in conceptual estimating, benchmarking, market testing, and knowledge of analytics related to project pursuits Full understanding of all subcontractor scopes of work with the ability to develop scopes of work and Requests for Proposal / Requests for Quotation. For the right candidate, this position offers a competitive salary up to CA$ 200K Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. The Data Architect will work in the Improvement Analytics Unit (IAU) which is part of the Data Analytics team. The team conducts high-quality, in-house research and analysis, and collaborates with the NHS to develop approaches to improve health care that can be applied at local and national levels. Specifically, the successful candidate will support the IAU, a joint unit with NHS England that provides rapid feedback about the effects of new models of care and develops robust approaches to data management and information governance, applying analytics directly to real-world problems. The successful applicant will work together with the Senior Data Manager to develop and deliver an ambitious data management agenda to support rapid-cycle evaluation. The Data Architect will help ensure that quality control, standardised cleaning and metadata collection is applied to the updating of core datasets used by the IAU, as well as help investigate the potential and use of new data. The Data Architect will also work closely with statisticians and analysts in the team during the research and development phase of individual evaluations to develop and deliver data specifications and analysis datasets used by the IAU. They will also help to embed the preferred approach to analysis within the production environment. Since the IAU has a complex and dynamic work programme, it is essential to be adaptive and to seek to improve approaches to data management over time. At all times the post holder will aim to embed our key behaviours - working together, achieving impact, discovering and learning - in all aspects of their day-to-day delivery in the role. The Data Architect will be part of a growing group of data management professionals who support work across the Data Analytics directorate, collaborating with a wide range of internal and external partners. To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please click on the apply link below to be redirected to our careers website.

Sales and Operations Manager A leading manufacturer  Based in South Wales is recruiting a Sales and Operation Manager on a permanent position, who will be responsible for growing and overseeing the company’s UK sales operations. The incumbent  will be the primary point of contact for the Sales Team, Professional Services, Marketing, Finance and other departments. My client products are used in the foundation industry namely piles for marine construction, port and jetty construction. The postholder will ultimately manage the Sales Support team who are responsible for inbound and/or outbound lead generation for new product sales. The Sales Operations Manager will also be responsible for sales forecasting, analytics, productivity, CRM maintenance and other sales support functions. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. COMPETENCIES  : Destination & Compass – Has a written Sales Support goals, has written strategic plan, writes compelling SMART goals and is committed to them, knows what must be done and why, has a developed action plan and follow the action plan, has determined possible obstacles and has a plan to deal with the obstacles, has check points and debriefs daily, and continuously monitors performance of lead generation. Outlook – Believes in self, company and marketplace and is passionate about learning and growing. Takes responsibility for own success, doesn’t externalize, accepts challenges, does not take “no” as failure, but as an opportunity to succeed. Communication –Creates and sustains ongoing forums that encourage two-way communication opportunities; demonstrates and promotes positive prospect, client, and work relationships; proactively addresses and manages conflict and disputes; works to achieve constructive resolution. Character – Demonstrates unquestionable integrity in every aspect of work and dealing with others; Consistently models desired behaviors and values established by the company; Respects diversity of perspective in discussions and demonstrates an inclusive style; Demonstrates concerns for job safety for self and others. Sales Acumen – Doesn’t take things personally, knows what to say or do at the appropriate time; Is cool under pressure and is prepared for whatever the prospect or client does or says; Doesn’t strategize “on the fly”, doesn’t over analyze, and stays in the moment; Asks thoughtful questions, displays effective listening, demonstrates product value; Is tenacious, maintains continuous contact with prospects and clients to establish need(s); Demonstrates effectiveness in linking product features/benefits to client needs. Results Orientation – Makes fact based decisions and follows through to completion, analyses and uses data to achieve sales goals, drives execution, initiates action and follow-ups to successful completion, effectively demonstrates how solutions will solve prospects or client’s problem(s), continuously conducts post call debriefs and performs pre-call strategies. SKILLS / EXPERIENCE : A bachelor’s degree in finance or economics Sales experience specifically at a steel pipe manufacturing organisation which has a UK and international presence. The candidate shall also have experience in maritime transportation, chartering operations and Free Zone regulations / operations (especially in Free Zones located at Turkey) and shall have held senior roles in organisations that operate in foundation/construction projects in the steel manufacturing sector. Ability to communicate fluently in Turkish with senior personnel and officers at Group Company level, including its CEO, Board of Directors and shareholders. The language used in that correspondence and at senior meetings will be in Turkish. Experience managing Sales Support teams with demonstrated new sales track record & quota attainment.