Mechanical Estimator

Strathcona Mechanical LTD; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Job summary

Strathcona Mechanical LTD in Alberta is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our estimating team. You’ll craft solid, accurate cost estimates for mechanical construction, master Bluebeam takeoffs, and sharpen negotiation skills while supporting winning proposals.

You’ll work primarily on Plumbing & Hydronics, while coordinating the broader mechanical scope through sub-trade partners. Strong communication, site insight, and cost-accuracy are essential to help leadership make informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background is a huge plus (primarily plumbing & hydronics).
• Solid communicator who works well with others.
• Bluebeam experience or willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Basic understanding of project management.
• Comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Read Scope of Work, request RFIs when needed to clarify.
• Go on-site to assess access, terrain, weather and timing.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using drawings and specs.
• Calculate hard and soft costs to build a complete cost picture.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors and subcontractors.
• Present pricing to decision-makers for informed approvals.

Skills

Mechanical background

Communication

Bluebeam

Negotiation

Project management

Excel/Sheets

Education

AEC/DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Mechanical Estimator

Our Estimating team is a tight-knit crew that works hard and has a good time doing it. We back each other up, laugh a lot, enjoy collaborating — and we're looking for a Mechanical Estimator to grow this team.

You’ll jump right into helping put together solid, accurate cost estimates for mechanical construction projects. You’ll get to put your Mechanical background to good use, master Bluebeam for digital takeoffs, and sharpen your negotiation skills while helping shape winning proposals. Good communication is a must — you’ll be talking with everyone from teammates to vendors to keep project pursuits moving smoothly.

Our primary internal scope of work (what you’ll be taking off) is Plumbing & Hydronics. But we also include the entire Mechanical scope through our sub-trade partners (HVAC, Controls, Insulation, Sprinkler etc.).

What You Bring

• A mechanical background is a huge plus (primarily plumbing & hydronics)
• You're a solid communicator who works well with others
• You've got Bluebeam experience (or you're ready to get good at it fast)
• You can hold your own in a negotiation
• You get the basics of project management
• Bonus points if you're comfortable in Excel or Google Sheets

What the Job Actually Looks Like

Digging into the Scope of Work

Every project starts with the Scope of Work — basically the master list of everything that needs to happen. You'll read it closely, and if something's missing or unclear, you'll send off RFIs to get answers before moving forward.

Getting Eyes on the Site

Numbers on paper only tell you so much and sometimes you need to go see the site yourself. You're checking things like: How hard is it to get materials in and out? Is the terrain going to slow things down or require extra equipment? What's the weather like, and what time of year are we working in? All of this affects labor, equipment, and cost.

Counting Everything (Takeoffs)

Using the drawings, specs, and Scope of Work, you'll do a detailed quantity takeoff — basically figuring out exactly how much material, labor, and equipment the job needs. Bluebeam is your best friend here.

Crunching the Numbers

Once you know what's needed, you calculate the hard costs (materials, labor) and soft costs (overhead, margin) to build out a full cost picture. This is where your estimate really comes together — and where accuracy really matters, since it directly affects whether the project makes sense financially.

Working the Phones (and Emails)

You’ll be in regular contact with vendors and subcontractors, getting pricing, reviewing bids, and negotiating scope and cost. This is where your communication and negotiation skills get put to work.

Helping People Make the Call

At the end of the day, your job is to hand decision‑makers — PMs, clients, whoever — pricing they can actually trust so they can make a smart call on whether to move forward.

Staying Sharp

The industry doesn't sit still — materials, tech, and costs are always shifting. You’ll stay in the loop and keep adapting how you estimate as things change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Plumbing: 1 year (preferred)
• Google Sheets / Excel: 1 year (preferred)
• Bluebeam: 1 year (preferred)
• Blueprint reading: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person