ABOUT THE POSITION
The Senior Mechanical Estimator is responsible for managing and estimating the process for assigned projects for portions of a project requiring special expertise.
The Senior Mechanical Estimator is accountable for the quality of work prepared under his / her direction and is required to work closely with the team and stakeholders, undertake value engineering, complete cost-saving exercises, and develop the project budget.
As a Senior Mechanical Estimator, you will be familiar with ACL estimating and quality procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include :
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the owner and the owner’s agents, by recognizing the owner’s unique proposal and project requirements
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure ACL receives competitive pricing for estimates
- Manages the estimating process , including site conditions, safety requirements, interpret drawings and specifications, prepare quantity surveys, pricing of estimates, and prepare pricing of General and Special Conditions of cost estimates
- Work with the owners and owner’s consultants to resolve any questions or ambiguities with the tender documents prior to submitting a tender
- Provide assistance to management for risk analysis
- Attend meetings including -bid tender, PRC, pricing review, and sub-contractor scope when needed, to meet the requirements of the estimating process
- Research labour laws for the project
- Obtain the correct rates and appropriate add-ons"
- Coordinate efforts in contacting labour unions to secure labour rate relief to enhance competitiveness
- Assists Chief Estimator by preparing subcontractor / supplier bid analysis, ensuring delivery of bid before specified closing time
- Maintain confidentiality of subcontractor / supplier bid pricing
- Maintain a tender file on active and inactive projects
THE REQUIREMENTS
The Senior Mechanical Estimator will be required to have the following :
- 10 + years working in a managerial estimating position (Industrial Sector)
- Experience with using Accubid
- Experience with Piping and Instruction Diagram
- Ability to work in the office and on site
- E.T. , Gold Seal Certification in Estimating and / or Project Management is preferred
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong ability to read, analyze interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals
- Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
COMPENSATION
Salary Compensation : $130,000 $160,000
Benefits :
15 days of vacation
Full and Extended Benefits
Annual Bonus
RRSP contributions up to 18%