Mechanical Estimator (Mississauga, ON) - KNAPP
Mississauga, ON
About the Job
Who we are
Kenaidan is an employee owned general contractor building heavy civil/structural concrete, water works and ICI projects and we're looking to build on our team.We offer exceptional opportunities includingcareer developmentand training through our Kenaidan Centre for Learning and grow from within potential for skilled, motivated construction professionals. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employeeswork-life balancewith acompetitive compensationpackage including:
Mechanical Estimator
The Mechanical Estimator completes the estimating and tendering for process mechanical work and handles the purchasing of required materials and equipment.
Education and Experience:
Think you’re the right fit? Apply today! We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Check in regularly for new opportunities on ourwebsiteor stay up to date by following our social media platforms:LinkedIn,Instagram.
Kenaidan is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. to provide resumes to this or any other job posting will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kenaidan is an employee owned general contractor building heavy civil/structural concrete, water works and ICI projects and we're looking to build on our team.We offer exceptional opportunities includingcareer developmentand training through our Kenaidan Centre for Learning and grow from within potential for skilled, motivated construction professionals. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employeeswork-life balancewith acompetitive compensationpackage including:
- Top wages
- Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
- Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
- Employee Share Ownership
- Vacationand Sick/FR days
Mechanical Estimator
The Mechanical Estimator completes the estimating and tendering for process mechanical work and handles the purchasing of required materials and equipment.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Pre-planning of tender estimate
- Collecting pre-tender information including reviewing contract documents
- Generate detailed cost estimates encompassing labour, materials, equipment, general expenses, escalations, subcontractors including other direct and indirect costs
- Facilitate seamless collaboration among venders and all associated services to mitigate inadvertent overlaps in cost
- Attend site visits, tender review meetings and post tender discussions
- Review the tender document and submit Request for Information (RFI) for resolving any information gaps or ambiguities
- Preparing tender form and tender submission package
- Compiling the details of the project scope
- Estimate setup including area, phase and divisional breakdown as well as tender form mapping
- Preparing take-offs, measuring and calculating work item quantities
- Estimating labour hours based on take-offs, means and methods of construction
- Soliciting and assisting subcontractors and suppliers for bidding
- Acquire multiple quotations and effectively coordinate the scope of supply
- Preparing bid evaluation sheets for subcontractor and supplier quotes
- Preparing Lead Letters for Tender Submissions
- Preparing the bid submission package estimate and participating in the tender closing
- Performing follow-up process after tender closing
- Contributing to project implementation as required
- Break final estimates down into job budgets once the job is awarded
- Liase with site teams to facilitate labour and productivity tracking
- Handle the purchasing of materials and equipment as required
- Preparing preliminary estimates
- Prepare estimates for contemplated change orders or claims for on-going projects
- Keep the vendor list up to date in a timely manner
Education and Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or red seal tradesman.
- College courses related to estimating or construction.
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in estimating with Mechanical Contractors.
- Experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Cost Consulting, or direct field experience in construction of mechanical works is an asset.
- General estimating skills and knowledge in construction methodology, techniques and processes.
- Knowledge of system codes and related HVAC, Plumbing, Water and Waste Water Construction.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work in a team.
- Computer skills - spreadsheets, scheduling, construction related software.
- Organization skills - pre-planning, time management, documentation, managing multiple projects.
- Problem solving skills - responsiveness, inventiveness, competitiveness, ability to use good judgement, control under pressure.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Working Conditions:
- Office based position with some travel to job sites.When on site, personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety boots) required at all times.
Think you’re the right fit? Apply today! We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Check in regularly for new opportunities on ourwebsiteor stay up to date by following our social media platforms:LinkedIn,Instagram.
Kenaidan is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. to provide resumes to this or any other job posting will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a full time position
Source : KNAPP