Role SummaryThe Sheet Metal Estimator plays a critical role in preparing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for mechanical construction projects. Working collaboratively with the estimating and project teams, this role is responsible for analyzing drawings and specifications, performing detailed quantity takeoffs, and assembling all components of a bid including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
The Estimator supports the full bid lifecycle, from pre-bid meetings and site visits through to bid submission and project turnover, ensuring all pricing aligns with project requirements and organizational standards. This individual also contributes to budgeting, cost tracking, and continuous improvement by capturing historical cost data and refining estimating strategies.
Key Impact / Purpose- Drive Winning and Profitable Bids
- Enable Strong Project Planning and Execution
- Strengthen Market Competitiveness and Relationships
Duties and Responsibilities:- Comfortably process tenders/bids for projects up to $50 Million Dollars
- Performing quantity takeoffs including entry into a computerized estimating system
- Preparation, final review and submission of Bid Documents to ensure all bid requirements are met
- Assemble all elements of an estimate including labour, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing.
- The ability to prepare takeoffs using drawings and documents that may be less than 100% complete
- Understand the labour variances between project types and apply appropriate correction factors
- Provide detailed labor breakdowns for each area to assist with budget creation and management of project
- Prepares budgets for prospective projects
- Attend and participate in site-visits, pre-bid meeting and post-bid meeting as required.
- Participate in estimating turnover meetings with project team to assist planning and budget process
- Establish strong relationships with suppliers and sub trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is received
- Reviewing project to develop win strategy.
- Reviewing final cost report with project team and develop for historical information.
- Interpret design information and have the ability to "draw-in" services and equipment in order to make for a complete system.
- Timing of all duties and responsibilities as set-up by the Estimating Policy and/or reviewed during estimating meetings.
Must-haves:- At least 5 years of practical experience in organizing and preparing cost estimates and proposals for construction projects within a field or office setting
- HVAC and Sheet Metal estimating experience.
- Knowledge of commercial and institutional requirements
- Post-secondary diploma in mechanical or construction technology, or previous in-field experience
- Strong understanding of mechanical specifications, construction methods and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and multi-tasking in order to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase
- Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems and work breakdown structures
Nice-to-haves:This is a new position and expected annual compensation; $92,000 - $109,000
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution.
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
- An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
- A competitive vacation package withadditionalvacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
- Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others.
Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.
