Mechanical Estimator

**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. With nearly 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.

**Position Overview**

The Mechanical Estimator is responsible for providing detailed estimates based upon conceptual documents as well as schematic, design development and construction documents. Working in a team environment, the mechanical estimator also provides technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on mechanical estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning, scheduling and dealing with project change.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Prepare mechanical estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
- Estimate and maintain the mechanical tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures.
- Coordinate Mechanical price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, engineers, designers and architects.
- Participate in mechanical site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-off meetings, project closing and operational meetings with the project managers as required.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors.
- Participate in mechanical material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs as required.
- Coordinate various small mechanical projects.

**Competency Requirements**
- Change Orientation (open to change and able to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen).
- Communicate Effectively (verbally and in writing).
- Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others).
- Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers).
- Hold Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments).
- Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions).
- Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others).
- Value and Respect Others (encourages and supports diversity).

**Education & Skill Requirements**
- Demonstrated track record of project estimating in the Saskatchewan commercial and industrial markets.
- Completion of a college program in mechanical engineering or several years of experience as a qualified trade person in the mechanical construction trade).
- Previous experience as a supervisor and/or superintendent beneficial.
- Intermediate level experience with estimating programs; Accubid experience essential.
- Comprehensive understanding of estimating, forecasting and scheduling in order to provide strategic and fiscal information to clients and management.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to shift priorities and flexibility with working hours.
- Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to project excellence.
- Communicate effectively both verbal and written.
- Available to travel.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.