MEP Estimator

Pomerleau; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to join the Building Operations team. You will review bid documents and develop various estimates—design, preliminary, control, or detailed—on large-scale projects across Canada, ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion.

Key duties include evaluating quantities, coordinating with subcontractors, and suggesting cost-saving alternatives while supporting the estimation department with technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in commercial and institutional project estimation.
• Experience in Design-Build type projects.
• Excellent technical knowledge in electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Reading drawings and specifications with strong analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with Excel, Autocad-MEP and Revit-MEP software.
• Knowledge of the local construction market.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate quantities of materials and manpower for key work.
• Prepare quantity summaries based on drawings and specifications, categorized by sections and trades.
• Assist in selecting design, equipment, and suppliers.
• Attend coordination meetings and site visits and assess project difficulty.
• Research project-specific prices for materials and subcontracting.
• Invite subcontractors, provide necessary documents, and grant access to virtual drawing rooms.
• Verify amounts from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure alignment with bid documents.
• Coordinate estimating efforts for Design-Build projects and maintain contact with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Suggest cost-saving alternatives to bid documents and support the estimation department with technical expertise.
• Develop preliminary work schedules and assist in bid closing.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical abilities

Cost estimation

Building systems knowledge

Education

Technical diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Excel

Autocad-MEP

Revit-MEP

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As an MEP Estimator working in our Building Operations team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a key role in reviewing the bid documents and prepare various types of estimates-design, preliminary, control, or detailed-based on the project requirements. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion, your goal will be to secure the contract, allowing Pomerleau to carry out the construction work.

What you will do

• Evaluate quantities of materials and manpower for key work.
• Prepare quantity summaries based on drawings and specifications, categorized by sections and trades.
• Assist in selecting design, equipment, and suppliers.
• Attend coordination meetings and site visits and assess project difficulty.
• Research project-specific prices for materials and subcontracting.
• Invite subcontractors, provide necessary documents, and grant access to virtual drawing rooms.
• Verify amounts from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure alignment with bid documents.
• Coordinate estimating efforts for "Design-Build" projects and maintain contact with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Suggest cost-saving alternatives to bid documents and support the estimation department with technical expertise.
• Develop preliminary work schedules and assist in bid closing.

This role could be for you if you have

• Technical diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in commercial and institutional project estimation for a specialized subcontractor or engineering firm.
• Experience in “Design-Build” type projects.
• Excellent technical knowledge in electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Possess excellent skills in reading drawings and specifications, combined with strong analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with OST, Excel, Autocad-MEP and Revit-MEP software.
• Knowledge of the local construction market.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.