Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Project Overview:
The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor-Yonge station – Canada’s busiest subway hub. This initiative is focused on meeting both current and future ridership needs by improving the station’s efficiency, capacity, and accessibility.
The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is committed to transforming the station to enable faster, more reliable, and more comfortable travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The project will deliver upgraded facilities, contributing to a safer, cleaner, and higher-capacity subway system for passengers.
Who we are:
Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan
Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:
- Top wages
- Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
- Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
- Paid Time Off
We currently have an opening in
Toronto, ON for a:
Chief Estimator
The Chief Estimator will provide leadership and direction for all estimating activities, ensuring the preparation of accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for complex civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and systems packages. Working closely with Operations, Commercial, Design, Procurement, and Project Controls teams, the successful candidate will support major project pursuits, change management, forecasting, and cost planning initiatives.
How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Analyze project plans and specifications to develop bid strategies to mitigate risk and ensure a successful bid.
- Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- Oversee and prepare when required detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Participate in the post tender/submission process.
- Oversee and coordinate the activities of the estimating team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Review bids from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accuracy and completeness of their proposals.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to develop cost-effective solutions at the project implementation stage.
- Research and evaluate subcontractors based on price, quality and service.
- Maintain and update a database of historical cost data to increase accuracy of future estimates.
- Lead, coach, develop and motivate direct reports. Ensure that performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
- Manage team morale ensuring that the project team is working cohesively and address issues in a timely manner.
Education and Experience:
- Post Secondary Education in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction estimating Heavy Civil projects including Infrastructure and Rail.
- Thorough knowledge of construction methodology.
- Knowledge of construction materials, and labor costs.
- Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multitask.
- Prior experience with coaching and developing staff.
Think you're the right fit?
Apply today! Check in regularly for new opportunities on our website or stay up to date by following our social media platforms.
Kenaidan: LinkedIn, Instagram, Murphy: LinkedIn, Instagram.
We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
