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.
