Estimator - Transportation (In office)

Black & McDonald; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian construction firm is hiring a Transportation Estimator for their Southern Ontario team. The successful candidate will prepare accurate estimates for electrical and civil transportation projects, including streetlighting and traffic systems. This role requires 5+ years of utilities estimating experience and a degree in Engineering. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and lead the tendering process. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects in a rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in utilities estimating.
• Electrical trade background is an asset.
• Experience on transit and/or transportation construction projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical and civil take-offs/estimates for transportation and transit projects.
• Accurately estimate costs of materials, labor, and equipment using detailed drawings.
• Lead the tendering process and implement cost-monitoring procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-first mindset

Education

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering

Degree or diploma in Construction Fundamentals

Tools

MS Office

Bid2Win estimating software

Job description

Discover Your Next Opportunity with Black & McDonald!

We’re hiring a Transportation Estimator to join our Southern Ontario team in Scarborough, Ontario. If you’re passionate about estimating and engineering, we are working exciting projects in transit and with MTO. This is your chance to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

As an Estimator with us, you’ll play an integral role in preparing take-offs and estimates for transportation. As a key player in our team, you’ll take ownership of preparing accurate and competitive estimates for utilities work on our transportation and transit initiatives. You’ll have the chance to apply your expertise while working on impactful projects with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical and civil take-offs/estimates for transportation and transit projects, including Streetlighting, Traffic Intersections, Intelligent Traffic Systems, and Duct Banks.
• Accurately estimate the costs of materials, labour, and equipment using detailed drawings and specifications.
• Lead the tendering process and implement cost-monitoring and reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and owners to finalize competitive price packages.
• Actively engage in site reviews, tender reviews, hand-offs, and project closings.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Propose innovative solutions for project estimates in collaboration with engineers and stakeholders.
• Develop tender construction schedules and scope-of-work methodologies.
• Maintain the Bid2Win database for seamless project estimation.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to teamwork.

Education & Experience

• A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering or Construction Fundamentals
• Electrical trade background is an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in utilities estimating
• Experience on transit and/or transportation construction projects an asset
• Proficiency in tools like MS Office and Bid2Win estimating software.

Please be advised 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 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.