Black & McDonald Limited

Estimator - Construction

Black & McDonald Limited  •  Scarborough, GB (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

Discover Your Next Opportunity with Black & McDonald!

We’re hiring a Estimator to join our Southern Ontario team in Scarborough, Ontario. If you’re passionate about estimating and engineering, we are working exciting projects in construction in the GTA This is your chance to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

As an Estimator with us, you’ll play an integral role in preparing take-offs and estimates. As a key player in our team, you’ll take ownership of preparing accurate and competitive estimates for our construction initiatives. You’ll have the chance to apply your expertise while working on impactful projects

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare electrical, mechanical and civil take-offs/estimates
  • Accurately estimate the costs of materials, labour, and equipment using detailed drawings and specifications.
  • Lead the tendering process
    and implement cost-monitoring and reporting procedures.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and owners to finalize competitive price packages.
  • Actively engage in site reviews, tender reviews, hand-offs, and project closings.
  • Build and maintain a comprehensive directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Propose innovative solutions
    for project estimates in collaboration with engineers and stakeholders.
  • Develop tender construction schedules and scope-of-work methodologies.
  • Maintain the Bid2Win database for seamless project estimation.

Core Competencies

  • Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to teamwork.

Education & Experience

  • A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering or Construction Fundamentals
  • Electrical trade background is an asset.
  • 5+ years of experience in estimating
  • Experience construction projects an asset
  • Proficiency in tools like MS Office and Bid2Win estimating software.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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Black & McDonald Limited

About Black & McDonald Limited

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and operational excellence.

For more information on our licenses visit: https://blackandmcdonald.com/licenses/

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, CA
Year Founded
1921
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