Mechanical estimator - construction

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Consulting engineering company
• Office

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Provide product demonstrations
• Prepare standards and schedules
• Estimate costs and materials
• Design tools, moulds, jigs and fixtures
• Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
• Perform data entry
• Monitor and evaluate
• Create user manuals
• Communicate the business and technical benefits of the analytic solution to both business and technical audiences

Target audience

• Scholars or technical audience

Type of service and repair

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint

Type of experience

• Civil
• Mechanical construction
• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Structural engineering
• Contractors

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Building system

Area of work experience

• Project coordination
• Asset management
• Embedded systems

Civil engineering experience

• Buildings and structures

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Equipment
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Dependability
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Day

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth