Mechanical Estimator

Linesight; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Vancouver seeks a Mechanical Estimator to join a collaborative construction team. You will assist in developing project estimates across mechanical scopes, review drawings and specifications, and help prepare Basis of Estimate documentation.

You will use local labor/material rates, support value engineering, and work with clients and subcontractors. A construction/engineering degree or equivalent is expected, with strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator, ideally within construction or mechanical
• Experience with mechanical estimating, quantity takeoffs, pricing or cost planning
• Experience using estimating systems such as Sage Timberline, InEight, CostX
• Degree, diploma or comparable experience in construction, engineering or related discipline
• Strong communication and detail-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Support the development of estimate plans and coordinate estimate information with the project team
• Assist with the development of project estimates across mechanical scopes
• Prepare and maintain estimate documentation, including the Basis of Estimate and supporting cost information
• Review project information, drawings and specifications to identify scope, cost and quantity requirements
• Assist with estimate risk analysis and provide input on cost contingencies
• Research and maintain current local labor, material and equipment rates for use in estimates
• Support value engineering and cost-saving opportunities throughout the estimating process
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders
• Continue developing your estimating knowledge and understanding of construction costs and market conditions

Skills

Estimating experience

Mechanical estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Pricing/cost planning

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Construction/Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Sage Timberline

InEight

CostX

Job description

Overview

As a Mechanical Estimator at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams, building your industry knowledge and developing your estimating skillset. You will gain exposure to exciting projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and be supported in taking on increasing responsibility as you progress in your career. You will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, develop your technical and commercial skills, and contribute to projects that make a real impact. For us, lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

In this role you will:

• Support the development of estimate plans and coordinate estimate information with the project team
• Assist with the development of project estimates across mechanical scopes
• Prepare and maintain estimate documentation, including the Basis of Estimate and supporting cost information
• Review project information, drawings and specifications to identify scope, cost and quantity requirements
• Assist with estimate risk analysis and provide input on cost contingencies
• Research and maintain current local labor, material and equipment rates for use in estimates
• Support value engineering and cost-saving opportunities throughout the estimating process
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders
• Continue developing your estimating knowledge and understanding of construction costs and market conditions

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working as an Estimator, ideally within a construction or mechanical environment
• Have experience with mechanical estimating, quantity takeoffs, pricing or cost planning
• Have experience using estimating systems such as Sage Timberline, InEight, CostX, or similar platforms
• Have a degree, diploma or comparable experience in construction, engineering or a related discipline
• Are interested in developing your career within construction estimating and cost management
• Are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Are detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose, openness and collaboration

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

The salary range for this role is between $80,000 and $120,000 but actual salary is dependent on skill set, education and experience