Mechanical Estimators- Construction (NOC: 22303)

Highland Equipment Inc.

Highland Equipment Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Construction Estimators (NOC: 22303) at our location in Mississauga, Ontario.

As a Mechanical Estimators (NOC: 22303) you will perform some or all of the following duties:

•  Prepare and estimate budget costs for materials, fabrication, machining, welding, polishing, assembly, testing, and installation.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) by identifying raw materials, purchased components, and fabricated parts required for each project.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for stainless steel materials, valves, pumps, instrumentation, fittings, and specialty components.
• Establish, manage, and maintain the tendering and bidding process
• Evaluate offers to purchase based on site requirements, material additions, and costing changes
• Write, prepare, and present budgets, cost reports, and project plans to management
• Work closely with engineers, architects, project owners, and contractors on feasibility studies and ensure estimates meet customer specifications.
• Maintain estimating data, BOMs, and quotations within the company's system while tracking bid status and submission deadlines
• Resolve cost discrepancies by analyzing data and collecting relevant project information
• Stay up to date with safety codes, construction/manufacturing standards, and industry improvements
• Manage and coordinate manufacturing projects and prepare manufacture progress schedules.

Work Setting:

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying
• Manufacturing industry

Computer & Technology Skills:

• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• Mircosoft Teams
• Estimating
• Scheduling
• Reading and interpreting drawings

Type of experience

• Engineering drawings
• Bill of Materials
• Manufacturing estimating experience
• Contractors

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
•  Project coordination

Specialization or experience

•  Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security & Transportation:

• Criminal record check

Qualifications:

•  Completion of a three-year college program in civil or construction engineering technology is required.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in construction estimating or a related role is required
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost control.
• Proven Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage tight deadlines under pressure.

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time (30 to 40 hours/week)

Compensation:  $38.50/hour

Location: 6220 Kestrel Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1Y9

To apply e-mail your resume to: heiacctg@highlandequip.com