Opportunity

MECHANICAL/PIPING ESTIMATOR

JOB SUMMARY
 

Under the supervision of the Director of Maintenance and Major Projects, the Mechanical/Piping Estimator is responsible for ensuring the ability to carry out the requested work in accordance with established standards and within the approved budget.
 

TASKS
 

  • Prepare kickoff meetings, risk analyses, pre-closing, and closing meetings for bids under their responsibility;
  • Ensure a clear understanding of client expectations to assess the feasibility of the offer;
  • Draft complete proposals for clients and respond to qualification requests;
  • Perform quantity take-offs and estimate labor and prefabrication work;
  • Prepare all necessary documentation for bid development and supplier price requests, in collaboration with the procurement department;
  • Identify unfair clauses and equivalency opportunities and include them in the offer;
  • Ensure all subcontracted work and lot interfaces are properly covered;
  • Analyze discrepancies between the proposal and the awarded contract;
  • Ensure that the budget and scheduling data are transferred to execution teams;
  • Keep departmental tools and practices up to date and optimized;
  • Conduct analyses on completed projects to gain a realistic view of the company’s production and capabilities;
  • Perform any other related tasks.
     

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • College diploma (DEC) in Construction Estimation and/or in a related field.
     

Experience and qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role;
  • Experience on construction sites;
  • Ability to read plans and specifications;
  • Knowledge of estimating software (Accubid is an asset);
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical and piping materials;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Excellent command of French, both spoken and written;

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to interact with international clients.


General skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Strategic mindset;
  • Excellent organizational and priority management skills;
  • Ability to influence and persuade;
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and team spirit;
  • Discretion, integrity, and availability.
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