Chief Estimator

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Black & McDonald Limited Full time
About This Opportunity

Black & McDonald Limited is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Estimator to join our Southern Ontario team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading a team of estimators and working closely with the General Manager to deliver high-quality estimates and projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of estimators in preparing estimates for construction projects, including mechanical, industrial, commercial, government, and institutional markets.
  • Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards, and conduct negotiations.
  • Establish and maintain tendering processes, set up cost monitoring and reporting systems, and procedures.
  • Coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers, and architects regarding tenders.
  • Oversee site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-offs, project closings, and operational meetings with the Division Manager, General Manager, Project Manager, and Purchasing as required.
  • Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Liaise with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
  • Maintain an industry presence to ensure continuity of work.
  • Stay up-to-date with new technology within the mechanical contracting industry to ensure estimates include the most up-to-date construction methods and procedures.
  • Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.
  • Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above responsibilities.
Competency Requirements
  • Motivated to continuously improve.
  • Effective communicator.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Customer focus.
  • Personal responsibility and accountability.
  • Positive mental attitude.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
  • Values and respects others.
  • Commitment to excellence.
Education Requirements
  • Graduate of a Mechanical Engineering program or Construction Technology program with related work experience.
  • Qualified tradesperson in the mechanical field with several years' experience and previous estimating experience.
Work Experience Requirements
  • 15-20 years of experience working as a Mechanical Estimator on ICI projects of a $10M value or higher.
Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of contract management, construction scheduling, planning, and execution.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
  • Trade fluency (plumbing, hydronic, HVAC).
  • Organization and time management.
  • Self-driven leadership abilities.
  • P.Eng. or CET would be considered an asset.
  • Project management experience is an asset.
Software Requirements
  • Advanced user of MS applications (Word, Excel, and Projects).
  • Autobid Mechanical (QuickPen).
  • Accubid Change Order Pro.

Please note that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald Limited welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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