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We 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, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.\nABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY\nBlack & McDonald is actively seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our Construction team in London. The successful candidate will lead the analysis of cost estimates and preparation of Mechanical work take-offs on mechanical projects. They will provide technical support to project operations, with emphasis on Plumbing estimating and support project changes.\nDuties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nPrepares 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\nAdvises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations\nEstablishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures\nCoordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders\nParticipates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as required \nPrepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors\nLiaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates\nConducts material and equipment purchasing for secured key projects.\nUpdates and maintains estimating logs and past project archive. \nUtilizes Estimating software and CRM platform (i.e Autobid, Salesforce). \nTravel to various sites or clients to undertake the above.\nOther duties as assigned.\nCOMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS\nCommunicates Effectively \nHolds Self and Others Accountable\nTeamwork and Collaboration\nValues and Respects Others\nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS\nDegree or Diploma in\nEngineering\nConstruction Engineering Technology \nConstruction Management\nMechanical trade school\nThe following certifications/designations are considered an asset\nMechanical trades background\nGold Seal Certified (GSC)\nProfessional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)\nProject Management Professional (PMP)\nWORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\n5+ years’ estimating experience on Mechanical and/or Plumbing ICI construction projects \nConstruction scheduling, planning, and execution experience required\nSKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS\nSelf-motivated, organized and able to work with deadlines\nExtremely thorough, accurate and detail oriented\nAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings\nStrong knowledge of Ontario Building Code, specialization in plumbing code is considered an asset. \nProficient user of estimating software (such as AutoBid)\nKnowledge of related local union collective agreements\nProficiency in Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project)\nKnowledge of construction software (such as Procore)\nKnowledge of construction contract law (CCDC and other typical contract types.) \nValid Ontario G class driver’s license \nWillingness to drive within the local Southwest Ontario area for site reviews, typically 1-2 days per week \nThe expected salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $100,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.\nPlease be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. 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