Junior Mechanical Estimator

Junior Mechanical Estimator

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a talent for translating blueprints into accurate budgets? Do you excel at working independently in a fast-paced environment? If you have a mechanical background and are eager to contribute to a growing company, we want you to join our client's team as a Junior Mechanical Estimator. This junior-level position offers the opportunity for growth and development with a dynamic company.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage estimates and budgets for hard bid, design/build, and maintenance proposals, including material prices, labor costs, and equipment costs based on project drawings and specifications.
• Oversee pre-construction development, including project scope definition and critical path scheduling, and identify associated risks and issues.
• Request, evaluate, and recommend sub-trade quotations as needed, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with Owners and Engineers to build relationships and secure repeat business.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to plan construction projects and prepare construction schedules in coordination with the Project Superintendent.
• Manage incoming and outgoing bid requests and work with senior management to make bid/no-bid decisions.
• Serve as a resource for Project Managers throughout the construction or service project.
• Perform additional duties as required and requested.
• Assist in establishing overall project benchmarks and target costs; responsible for forecasting and analysis.
• Contribute to the development of project execution, procurement strategies, and individual contract strategies.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with estimation requirements, facilitate smooth reporting from subcontractors to management systems, and conduct quantity surveying and verification of subcontractor qualifications.
• Review all tender documentation and drawings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
• Coordinate and/or attend pre-bid meetings to confirm scope of work and proposal requirements.
• Review and approve all bid packages before submission.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of directly relevant experience.
• Experience in the Construction or Service industry is required.
• Experience in project management is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in conceptual estimating.
• Strong understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, including architectural and mechanical plans.

About Our Client: A leading multi-trade company in the Canadian market, known for their integrity, exceptional quality, and client-focused approach. With over 90 years of industry experience, they pride ourselves on their unique culture, which blends the fast-paced energy of a start-up with a strong sense of community and loyalty.

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About SiteTalent: We are a specialized growth and talent partner for the industrial sector. From talent strategy to help attract and retain the best talent for your growing organization, through a full suite of employer branding, candidate experience, and talent acquisition services, we help shape the companies that shape our world.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who are fully qualified for this role. If we do not contact you, please feel free to apply to other roles now or in the future.