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.
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.
