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Project Estimator

Black & McDonald
Full-time
Hybrid
Canada

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Project Estimator is located in Pickering and typically reports directly to the Director of Proposals & Commercial Management. Their primary focus is to lead the bid team in development of proposals for engineering, procurement and multi-trade construction projects within the Power Generation Sector, including mechanical, electrical, structural and civil scopes. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with tender specifications, and driving the end-to-end bid process to secure successful project outcomes.


JOB DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the planning, development and submission of project bids in response to client RFPs.
  • Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project’s required performance, schedule, and profitability targets.
  • Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
  • Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.
  • Lead site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Director of Proposals & Commercial Management, Project Manager, and Purchasing as required.
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
  • Assist in scope development and subcontractor evaluations.
  • Identify labour, equipment, material, time requirements, and technical specifications.
  • Assist with the development of WBS and schedules.
  • Conduct quantity take-off estimates based on engineering drawings and specifications to compute labour and material costs to support budget development and change management.
  • Documents all information relating to the estimate, archives and organizes such information to turnover to the project team upon successful award.
  • Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Holds Self and Others Accountable
  • Problem Solving and Innovation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Values and Respects Others


EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related discipline) or College Technical Diploma or related experience.
  • Relevant designation preferred.


WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 3+ years of estimating experience for related construction/power generation projects.
  • Experience on projects with high-risk complexity.
  • Proven experience with industry standards and cost estimating software.


SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong communication, organization, analytical and relevant technical skills.
  • Available to travel.
  • Computer literacy: MS word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, and JD Edwards.


WORK PERKS & BENEFITS

  • Optional hybrid work model
  • Company paid health and dental benefits
  • Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives
  • Team building events
  • Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Opportunity for ongoing professional development
  • Rewards and recognition
  • Scholarship Program for employee dependents

APPLICATION PROCESS

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.

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