Full time

Zohorecruit; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal days

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Richmond Hill, Canada seeks a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead estimating for large ICI and high-rise residential/commercial projects. This role requires independence to price complex jobs, manage rooftop equipment estimates, and contribute to securing contracts.

Project values typically range from $5M to $35M, demanding strong expertise across plumbing, HVAC and sheet metal systems and an ability to drive bids to successful close.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical estimating.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and sheet metal systems.
• Experience with ICI and high-rise construction projects.
• Ability to manage full-cycle estimating on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical systems (plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal).
• Independently analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Perform detailed take-offs and pricing for ICI and high-rise residential/commercial projects.
• Handle high-cost rooftop unit pricing and equipment analysis daily.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Lead bid submissions and actively participate in closing contracts.
• Identify cost risks, value engineering opportunities, and scope gaps.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and leadership teams.
• Maintain organized documentation of estimates and bid history.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Autobid (or similar estimating software)

Job description

Richmond Hill, Canada | Posted on 05/19/2026

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior MechanicalEstimator to lead estimating efforts across large-scale ICI and high-riseresidential/commercial projects. This role is ideal for a self-sufficientprofessional who can independently price complex jobs, manage high-valuerooftop equipment estimates, and contribute to securing contracts.

Project values typically range from $5M to $35M, requiringstrong technical knowledge across plumbing, HVAC, and sheet metal systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepareaccurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical systems (plumbing,HVAC, sheet metal)
• Independentlyanalyze drawings, specifications, and tender documents
• Performdetailed take-offs and pricing for ICI and high-riseresidential/commercial projects
• Handlehigh-cost rooftop unit pricing and equipment analysis on a daily basis
• Solicitand evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Leadbid submissions and actively participate in closing contracts
• Identifycost risks, value engineering opportunities, and scope gaps
• Collaboratewith project managers, engineers, and leadership teams
• Maintainorganized documentation of estimates and bid history

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum5+ years of experience in mechanical estimating
• Strongexpertise in plumbing, HVAC, and sheet metal systems
• Provenexperience with ICI and high-rise construction projects
• Abilityto independently manage full-cycle estimating on large-scale projects
• Experiencepricing projects in the $5M-$35M range
• Familiaritywith Autobid (or similar estimating software) is considered a strong asset
• Strongunderstanding of Ontario codes, standards, and construction practices
• Excellentanalytical, negotiation, and communication skills

What We're Looking For

• Aself-driven leader who can take ownership of the estimating function
• Someoneconfident in pricing jobs independently and making strategic decisions
• A teamplayer with the ability to mentor junior estimators over time
• Strongcommercial awareness and ability to help win work and close deals
• Paidvacation and personal days