Mechanical Estimator

EllisDon; Canada; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to lead early-stage budgets and GMP submissions, collaborate with sub-trades, and organize detailed take-offs for mid-to-large projects.

The role involves coordinating with multiple estimators, reviewing drawings, and supporting buyout processes while assessing risks and preserving accurate cost data for future projects. Strong communication and technical background are essential.

Qualifications

• Intermediate/Senior experience in mechanical contracting or construction estimating.
• Knowledge of estimating strategies and contracts.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, scope narratives and contracts.
• Experience in data center, pharma, industrial or life science sectors.
• Experience developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle and phasing.
• Experience reviewing Mechanical Subcontract packages and buyout.
• Knowledge of plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, BAS/BMS.
• Engineering/Construction Management degree or related field.
• PQS designation considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Involve pre-construction estimate preparation and GMP submissions.
• Assist in the bid process with sub-trades and manufacturers.
• Assemble estimates including hard-bid, construction management, and design-build.
• Coordinate with Architect/Civil/Structural/Electrical estimators for scope delineation.
• Organize sub-contractor budgets & quotes during design stages and buyout.
• Review sub-trade budgets/quotes to flag concerns and risks.
• Maintain estimating databases of labour rates, material pricing, and project costs.
• Review drawings and tender documents to understand scope and requirements.
• Attend client/budget meetings and maintain relationships with clients and consultants.
• Recognize risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Client communication

Contract knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Education

University/College degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related technical field

Job description

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Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

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EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self.

Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You As a Mechanical Estimator Will

• Involve pre-construction estimate preparation, early-stage budget and guaranteed maximum price submissions as well as design build and stipulated price estimate submissions.
• Assist in the bid process while building strong relationships with sub-trades and manufacturing representatives.
• Assemble accurate, timely, and well-organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management, and design-build in a methodical and systematic manner.
• Coordinate with Architect/Civil/Structural/Electrical estimators for scope delineation and matrix.
• Organize sub-contractor budgets & quotes during design stages/Phases, and when the bid is successful, re-writing binders, and assisting project management team for buy-out process and subcontract negotiation.
• Review sub-trade budgets/quotes to personnel, flagging areas of concern, scope gaps, and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the budget and bid prices.
• Maintain estimating databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.
• Review drawings and tender documents to understand the scope of work and submission requirements.
• Attend client/consultant budget and bid review meetings. Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients, architects and consultants, specifically sub-trade contractors and manufacturing representatives.
• Recognizes risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions /constraints.
• Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for medium to large projects.

Is this the right role for you?

• Intermediate/Senior experience working for mechanical contractors, or construction estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• You have a working knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, scope narratives, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essential.
• Demonstrated estimating experience including time spent in mission critical including data center, pharma, industrial or life science sectors.
• Demonstrated experience of developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle and phasing.
• Confident reviewing Mechanical Subcontract packages and buyout.
• Ability to layout concept drawings/sketches for mechanical systems, based on architectural conceptual designs.
• Knowledge and field experiences for plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, BAS/BMS.
• University/College degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field, and/or field-related experience.
• Technical knowledge of construction industry matters, such as value management and value engineering.
• Excellent communicator and thrives in a client facing role.
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) designation, or currently working toward the designation, is considered an asset.
• The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $125,000

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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