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Leading Mechanical Contractor is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join the team in Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto with a focus on new construction as well as retrofit/special projects. The Estimator will plan, organize, direct, control, evaluate and provide general management oversight of construction projects through conceptualization, scheduling, implementation and all other phases of a construction project. Ensures that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding and delivered on schedule and within budget. Salary $100,000 – $160,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.
Primary Responsibilities of Mechanical Estimator
- Refine estimating practices and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintain and update estimating tools, cost databases, and productivity benchmarks.
- Assist in developing estimating strategies, work plans, and schedules to support proposal deadlines.
- Contribute to the preparation of estimate documentation, including basis‑of‑estimate summaries and risk/assumption registers.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project controls teams to validate technical assumptions and commercial requirements.
- Interpret drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to determine quantities, material take‑offs, labor requirements, and constructability considerations.
- Prepare comprehensive mechanical estimates for piping systems, equipment installation, and related construction activities across various project phases.
- Preform additional tasks as required.
Business Development & Estimating
- Assist in business development plan execution by means of building relationships with target clients. This includes ongoing personal contact, providing advice and budgeting for potential projects, leading to select invitation on projects or design build proposals.
- On projects where select invitation has been received or as directed by the Business Development Manager (where if our bid is successful the intent is for you to manager the project), coordinate with the estimating department on bid preparation as follows:
- Review plans and specifications for overall requirements and coordinate with the estimating department on requests for quotations from suitable subtrades and suppliers as well as any special provisions.
- Review with the Sr. Estimator the bid summary recap with projected crew size, indirect labour and general expenses as well as budgets for quoted equipment and subtrades.
- Review the estimate with the General Manager on the day before the bid closes to identify risk items, establish the not included scope items in writing and establish overheads and mark ups.
- Assist the Sr. Estimator or Business Development Manager in preparation of the tender forms and in submission of them in conformance with the tender documents.
- In coordination with the Business Development Manager, follow up with firms we have bid to, to obtain bid results and preparation of any subsequent information or cost savings required.
- Keep the General Manager apprised of his/her day to day activities and information flow by verbal reports and copies of important emails, RFQs, quotes, faxes, etc.
Skills / Qualifications of Mechanical Estimator
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- 6+ years of related estimating or mechanical construction experience.
- Experience working with estimating software, productivity metrics, material pricing data, and cost benchmarking tools.
- Strong understanding of mechanical construction, particularly piping and equipment installation.
- Ability to interpret technical documents and translate them into accurate cost assessments.
- Solid communication skills and confidence interacting with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively under time constraints.
- Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and general regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to work independently on smaller scopes while contributing to larger team-based estimates.
Ideal Candidate:
• Only Mechanical Estimator candidates with authorisation to work in Canada qualify. Sponsorship is an option for senior candidates with major projects experience ($50m packages)
Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project / pursuit overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.