Mechanical Estimator

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Black & McDonald Limited Full time

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Ottawa team is growing If you are a dynamic individual searching for career advancement and the opportunity to lead a team in pursuit of a strategic vision, this position is for you. The Estimator is located in Ottawa, Ontario.

Estimators will analyze costs of and prepare procurement and construction estimates for mechanical projects. In addition, Estimators may provide technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning and scheduling, and dealing with project change.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.
- Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders.
- Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Estimating & Proposals Division Manager, Project Manager, and Purchasing as required.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Assist in conducting material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.
- Collect and analyze relevant cost information.
- Identify labour, equipment, material, time requirements, and technical specifications.
- Conduct quantity take-off estimates based on engineering drawings and specifications to compute labour and material costs to support budget development and change management.
- Work with project manager to develop overall project budget and cost baseline.
- Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Change Orientation
- Customer Focus
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Values and Respects Others

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related discipline) or College technical Diploma or related experience. Relevant designations preferred.
- 3-5 years of estimating experience for related construction/industrial projects.
- Experience on projects with medium risk complexity.
- Proven experience with industry standards and cost estimating software.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
- Effective Communication and Written skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Computer Literacy; Microsoft Office product suite including Word, Outlook and Excel.


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