Operations Program Delivery Lead, Estimating

Operations Program Delivery Lead, Estimating Location: Calgary, AB Operations Program Delivery Lead, Estimating Accountable for ensuring projects are accurately structured and brought into InEight at the estimating stage, establishing a strong foundation for reliable cost control, forecasting, and execution. The role drives disciplined application of estimating standards and aligns with project and district teams to ensure Estimate Conformance is achieved prior to project startup, reinforcing data integrity, consistency, and operational excellence—while working in collaboration with project estimators and delivery teams. What You Will Be Working On Estimating & Project Setup Lead the development, structuring, and preparation of project estimates in InEight Estimate, ensuring completeness and alignment to standard structures. Work closely with project estimators and operations teams to ensure estimates reflect project strategy, execution approach, and risk considerations. Standardization & One Bird Alignment Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of One Bird standard estimating processes, ensuring consistency across business units while respecting operational differences. Support the evolution of estimating standards to ensure they enable accurate project setup, effective conformance, and reliable downstream execution. Ensure future-state processes and structures are practical, adoptable, and aligned with how projects are executed in the field. Estimate Conformance Reinforce Estimate Conformance as a critical core business process, helping teams understand its importance in ensuring projects are set up for successful execution, forecasting, and reporting. Partner with Project Managers, estimators, and District leadership to review and strengthen estimates, supporting alignment to conformance expectations. Standards & Process Discipline Ensure consistent use of InEight Estimate and InEight Control as core tools across all applicable projects. Guide and support teams in aligning to standardized estimate structures and data requirements, enabling consistent enterprise reporting. Reduce reliance on non-standard tools, spreadsheets, or side systems, supporting teams in transitioning to enterprise solutions. Collaboration & Enablement Act as a supporting partner to project estimators, enhancing estimate quality and structure without replacing project ownership of the estimate. Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment between estimate development, execution strategy, and reporting expectations. Leadership Expectations Champion Estimate Conformance as a critical control process, ensuring it is understood and applied consistently. Lead through influence and collaboration, enabling teams rather than directing or replacing their responsibilities. Key Outcomes / Measures of Success Consistent and accurate project setup within InEight at the estimating stage Improved forecasting readiness and cost control alignment at project startup Strong adherence to Estimate Conformance and standardized structures Qualifications & Experience Experience in construction estimating and project cost development Strong understanding of project execution, cost control, and forecasting principles Experience with InEight Estimate, InEight Control, or similar enterprise tools Ability to work collaboratively across estimating, project, and leadership teams Demonstrated ability to implement and sustain standardized processes Core Competencies Strong focus on data integrity and estimate quality Ability to drive process discipline while maintaining flexibility for project needs Excellent collaboration and influencing skills Understanding of end-to-end project lifecycle from estimate to execution Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence What We Are Looking For For Those Who Seek to Redefine The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird. As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story. What We Believe In 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 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 Stronger Together Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential. 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. At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.