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
· Assist in maintaining and updating a directory of suppliers, subcontractors, and contractors
· 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