Junior Mechanical Estimator
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Experience: 1-2+ years in a coordination, tender admin, or junior estimating support role within construction (mechanical is a strong asset).
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
They run a process-driven estimating function with a strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and repeatable workflows.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re hiring a Junior Mechanical Estimator / Estimating Coordinator to support the Chief Estimator in a high-volume bid environment.
- This is a behind-the-scenes role focused on mechanical takeoffs, spreadsheet accuracy, and document control. Not client-facing or design-heavy.
- If you’re someone who enjoys working independently, and producing clean/accurate deliverables under tight deadlines, this is a strong fit.
- Complete high-accuracy quantity takeoffs (HVAC / plumbing / mechanical scope) from BC drawings and specifications.
- Enter and maintain vendor/supplier quote details into internal estimating spreadsheets with strict data integrity.
- Manage tender document control: tracking, file organization, RFI logs, and version control.
- Assist with assembling and finalizing bid packages to meet tender admin requirements.
- Coordinate internally with estimating/ops to ensure nothing is missed ahead of closing.
- Experience: 1-2+ years in a coordination, tender admin, or junior estimating support role within construction (mechanical is a strong asset).
- Education: High school + relevant experience; a 2-year technical diploma is an asset.
- Technical: Advanced Excel (formatting, formulas, organizing large data sets) + comfort with PDF markup tools.
- Drawings: Able to read and interpret Canadian architectural/mechanical drawings; BC Plumbing Code familiarity is a plus.
- Work style: Extremely detail-oriented, process-first, comfortable working independently after initial onboarding.
- Personality fit: Methodical, “accuracy-obsessed,” enjoys structured work and driven workflow. Coachable and open to learning and improving.
- $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience
- Full dental and benefits package 100% covered by employer
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Growth opportunities in a rapidly growing company
More about this job
Responsibilities
Complete accurate quantity takeoffs for HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical scopes using drawings and specifications. Maintain supplier quote data and tender records, and help assemble bid packages while coordinating internally to meet submission deadlines.
Requirements
Applicants should have 1–2 or more years of construction coordination, tender administration, or junior estimating support experience; mechanical experience is an asset. Advanced Excel skills, comfort with PDF markup tools, the ability to interpret Canadian construction drawings, and a highly methodical, detail-oriented work style are required; a two-year technical diploma and BC Plumbing Code familiarity are assets.
Skills
- Mechanical Quantity Takeoffs
- HVAC Estimating
- Plumbing Estimating
- Mechanical Estimating
- Advanced Excel
- Spreadsheet Accuracy
- PDF Markup
- Construction Drawing Interpretation
- Tender Document Control
- Version Control
- RFI Tracking
- Bid Package Preparation
- Data Integrity
- Vendor Quote Management
- Attention to Detail
- BC Plumbing Code
Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Three Weeks Paid Vacation
- Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Administrative
Keywords
- Mechanical Estimating
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Construction
- Tendering
- Bid Packages
- Tender Administration
- Advanced Excel
- Spreadsheets
- PDF Markup Tools
- Canadian Architectural Drawings
- Mechanical Drawings
- Specifications
- Vendor Quotes
- Supplier Coordination
- Document Control
- File Organization
- RFI Logs
- Version Control
- Data Integrity
- BC Plumbing Code
- Estimating Workflows
- Bid Deadlines