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About the Role

Black & McDonald is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join their Construction team. This role involves leading the analysis of cost estimates and preparing Mechanical work take-offs for mechanical projects, providing technical support to project operations, and focusing on Plumbing estimating and project changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Mechanical work take-offs and estimates on projects including costs of materials, labour and equipment required for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications with a focus on ICI Plumbing
• Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations
• Establishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
• Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
• Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as required
• Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Conducts material and equipment purchasing for secured key projects.
• Updates and maintains estimating logs and past project archive.
• Utilizes Estimating software and CRM platform (i.e Autobid, Salesforce).
• Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ estimating experience on Mechanical and/or Plumbing ICI construction projects
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution experience required
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code, specialization in plumbing code is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of related local union collective agreements
• Knowledge of construction software (such as Procore)
• Knowledge of construction contract law (CCDC and other typical contract types.)
• Valid Ontario G class driver’s license
• Willingness to drive within the local Southwest Ontario area for site reviews, typically 1-2 days per week
• A Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Skills

• Communicates Effectively
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work with deadlines
• Extremely thorough, accurate and detail oriented
• Proficient user of estimating software (such as AutoBid)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project)

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Education Level

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering
• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management
• Mechanical trade school
• Mechanical trades background (asset)
• Gold Seal Certified (GSC) (asset)
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) (asset)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) (asset)

Salary/Compensations

• $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Career development programs
• Other HR programs

About the Company

• Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions safely.
• They are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America.
• With over one hundred years of diverse market experience, they are a forward-thinking organization with a strong record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.