Mechanical Estimator

Build your Career At Black & McDonald Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer focused solutions that stand the test of time. Position Overview The Mechanical Estimator is responsible for providing detailed estimates based upon conceptual documents as well as schematic, design development and construction documents. Working in a team environment, the mechanical estimator also provides technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on mechanical estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning, scheduling and dealing with project change. Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
• Estimate and maintain the mechanical tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures.
• Coordinate Mechanical price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, engineers, designers and architects.
• Participate in mechanical site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-off meetings, project closing and operational meetings with the project managers as required.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors.
• Participate in mechanical material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs as required.
• Coordinate various small mechanical projects.

Competency Requirements

• Change Orientation (open to change and able to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen).
• Communicate Effectively (verbally and in writing).
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others).
• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers).
• Hold Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments).
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions).
• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others).
• Value and Respect Others (encourages and supports diversity).

Education & Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated track record of project estimating in the Saskatchewan commercial and industrial markets.
• Completion of a college program in mechanical engineering or several years of experience as a qualified trade person in the mechanical construction trade).
• Previous experience as a supervisor and/or superintendent beneficial.
• Intermediate level experience with estimating programs; Accubid experience essential.
• Competency in computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and JDEdwards.
• Comprehensive understanding of estimating, forecasting and scheduling in order to provide strategic and fiscal information to clients and management.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to shift priorities and flexibility with working hours.
• Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to project excellence.
• Communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Available to travel.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.