Senior Mechanical Estimator

Company Description Bird Infrastructure is a modern, multi-disciplinary construction services provider built on three generations of industry experience. The company offers fully integrated mechanical, structural steel, metal fabrication, facility management, and civil construction services tailored to contemporary urban infrastructure needs. Its Integrated Mechanical Construction (IMC) philosophy, influenced by integrated project delivery principles, promotes cross-trade collaboration and workflow optimization on complex new builds and retrofit projects. Bird Infrastructure serves clients across Ontario and Atlantic Canada from two locations, providing end-to-end project capabilities for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and institutional projects.

Role Description The Senior Mechanical Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Newmarket, ON. This role is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems on industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and related mechanical services. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing drawings and specifications, performing quantity take-offs, analyzing labor, material, and equipment costs, and preparing competitive tender submissions and budgets. The Senior Mechanical Estimator collaborates closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and trade partners to clarify scope, assess risks, and support value engineering initiatives. The role also involves maintaining estimating databases, monitoring market pricing, mentoring junior estimators, and contributing to continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong mechanical estimating and quantity take-off skills, including the ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and scope documents.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with Autobid estimating software, Bluebeam, MS Excel, and other construction management tools used for cost modeling, bid preparation, and data analysis.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, plumbing), construction methods, building codes, and industry standards relevant to industrial and commercial projects.
• Candidates should possess strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills to evaluate bids, assess project risks, and develop accurate cost projections.
• Candidates should possess effective communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams, trade partners, and clients, including the ability to present estimates and clarify scope.
• Candidates should possess excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tenders, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Candidates should possess experience in mechanical contracting or construction estimating, preferably in industrial, commercial, or infrastructure sectors; previous senior or lead estimating responsibilities are an asset.
• Candidates should possess a relevant technical background, such as a diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Candidates should possess familiarity with integrated project delivery, collaborative construction practices, and value engineering principles; experience with complex new construction and