Senior Mechanical Estimator - HVAC
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
$120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you an experienced Mechanical Estimator who knows the Ottawa commercial construction market and is ready to take ownership of the estimating function?
We’re working with an established mechanical contractor looking to add a Senior Mechanical Estimator to their Ottawa team. This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator with strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, sheet metal and mechanical systems to take projects from initial opportunity through tender, award and handover.
You’ll have significant autonomy over the estimating process while working closely with contractors, suppliers and the construction team.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead estimates for commercial and institutional HVAC/mechanical projects
- Complete takeoffs, pricing, tender submissions and scope reviews
- Negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing
- Identify risks, scope gaps and value-engineering opportunities
- Manage multiple tenders and maintain the bid pipeline
- Build relationships with Ottawa-area GCs, developers and suppliers
- Hand awarded projects over to the construction team
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience
- Strong commercial HVAC, sheet metal and mechanical systems knowledge
- Mechanical contracting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of Ontario tendering, labour/material costs and construction margins
- Estimating software and Excel experience
- Established relationships within the Ottawa commercial construction market are a strong asset
The Package:
- $120,000-$140,000 base salary
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation
- RRSP matching up to 3%
- Ongoing professional development
- Senior-level position with ownership and autonomy over the estimating process
If you're an experienced Mechanical Estimator in Ottawa and would be open to hearing about a strong opportunity, apply confidentially or contact Ryan for further details.
Even if you're not actively looking, we're happy to have a confidential conversation about the position and current job market.
This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.
AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Mechanical Estimator at Hays will lead estimates for commercial HVAC and mechanical projects, including takeoffs, pricing and tender submissions. The role also negotiates supplier pricing, manages the bid pipeline and hands awarded projects to the construction team.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 5 years of mechanical estimating experience, strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, sheet metal and mechanical systems, and an understanding of Ontario tendering and construction margins. Estimating software, Excel and established Ottawa construction relationships are assets.
Skills
- Mechanical estimating
- Commercial HVAC
- Sheet metal
- Mechanical systems
- Takeoffs
- Tender preparation
- Pricing
- Subcontractor negotiation
- Supplier negotiation
- Value engineering
- Risk identification
- Scope review
- Labour and material costing
- Construction margins
- Estimating software
- Microsoft Excel
- Bid pipeline management
- Stakeholder relationship building
- Project handover
Benefits
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation
- RRSP matching up to 3%
- Ongoing professional development
Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Consulting
Keywords
- Mechanical estimator
- HVAC estimator
- Cost estimator
- Commercial HVAC
- Sheet metal
- Mechanical contracting
- Takeoffs
- Tendering
- Construction estimating
- Ottawa construction
- Ontario tendering
- Excel
- Estimating software
- Value engineering
- Bid management
- Construction
- Mechanical systems
- Senior estimator
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
Tools
- Estimating software
- Excel