Junior Mechanical Estimator (New Graduates)

About This Career Opportunity

Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Junior Mechanical Estimator is located at 31 Pullman Court, Scarborough, Ontario and typically reports directly to the Chief Estimator.

The Junior Mechanical Estimator role working on a full-range of mechanical projects in the industrial, commercial, government, and institutional markets.

Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Keep abreast of new technology within the mechanical contracting industry to ensure that all estimates include for the most up to date construction methods & procedures
• Establish and maintain tendering process and set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour, subcontractors and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders.
• Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.
• Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above.
• Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.
• Participate in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Division Manager, Estimators, Project Managers, and Purchasing as required.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Maintain an industry presence to ensure continuity of work now and in the future

Competency Requirements

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Continuous Learning
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Values and Respects Others
• Holds Self and Others Accountable

Education Requirements

Preference will be given to:

• Qualified tradesperson in mechanical field with several years’ experience, and previous estimating experience
• Graduate of Mechanical Engineering program or Construction Technology program with related work experience OR

Work Experience Requirements

• Estimating experience is considered an asset
• New Graduate Opportunity

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

Advanced knowledge and understanding of:

• Organization and time management
• Knowledge of mechanical piping and related equipment
• Project management experience is an asset
• Motivated and able to work with deadlines
• Contract management
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• P.Eng. or CET would be considered an asset
• Self-driven leadership abilities
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings

Advanced User Of

• Autobid Mechanical (QuickPen) would be considered an asset
• Accubid Change Order Pro would be considered an asset
• MS applications (Word, Excel, and Projects)

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.