Senior Estimator: Mechanical & Electrical Field Services

Arrow Workforce Solutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Workforce Solutions is seeking a Senior Estimator – Mechanical & Electrical to lead estimating and sales/business development for our Field Services division in Stoney Creek, Ontario. You will manage the full estimating cycle from opportunity identification through bid submission, negotiation, and handover, while mentoring the estimating and sales team.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in industrial/mechanical and electrical contracting, detailed takeoffs, pricing strategies, and a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial and/or ICI mechanical and electrical contracting.
• Experience with estimating, tendering, takeoffs, and labour productivity.
• Experience with industrial/process piping, hydronic systems, boilers, HVAC, mechanical equipment, electrical construction, power distribution, controls, instrumentation, MCCs, motors, and drives.
• Experience with multi-trade mechanical and electrical opportunities.
• Strong understanding of contract review, exclusions, qualifications, change orders, and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business and tender opportunities.
• Lead estimating for mechanical and electrical field-service projects.
• Prepare detailed takeoffs, labour/material pricing, subcontractor/vendor pricing, and complete bid packages.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes, contracts, exclusions, change orders, and commercial risks.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the bidding process.
• Assess project risk, construction methodology, labour requirements, and overall profitability.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships and follow opportunities from initial lead through award.
• Lead, mentor, and review the work of estimating and sales team members.
• Establish priorities, assign estimating work, maintain accountability, and ensure consistency in the proposal process.
• Support multi-trade opportunities involving mechanical and electrical scopes and ensure complete commercial proposals.
• Participate in project handovers and provide estimating support through execution as required.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Pricing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Arrow Workforce Solutions is seeking a Senior Estimator – Mechanical & Electrical to lead estimating and sales/business development for our Field Services division in Stoney Creek, Ontario. You will manage the full estimating cycle from opportunity identification through bid submission, negotiation, and handover, while mentoring the estimating and sales team.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in industrial/mechanical and electrical contracting, detailed takeoffs, pricing strategies, and a