Mechanical Estimator

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Overview of Position:

Cobra Enterprises is looking for a Mechanical Estimator who is responsible for providing detailed estimates based upon conceptual documents as well as schematic, design development and construction documents. Working in a team environment, the Mechanical Estimator also provides technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on mechanical estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning, scheduling and dealing with project change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare mechanical estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
• Estimate and maintain the mechanical tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures.
• Coordinate Mechanical price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, engineers, designers and architects.
• Participate in mechanical site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-off meetings, project closing and operational meetings with the project managers as required.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors.
• Participate in mechanical material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs as required.
• Coordinate various small mechanical projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated track record of project estimating in the Manitoba commercial, residential and industrial markets.
• Completion of a college program in mechanical engineering or several years of experience as a qualified trade person in the mechanical construction trade.
• Previous experience as a supervisor and/or superintendent beneficial.
• Intermediate level experience with estimating programs.
• Competency in computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of estimating, forecasting and scheduling in order to provide strategic and fiscal information to clients and management.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to shift priorities and flexibility with working hours.
• Communicate effectively both verbal and written.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to project excellence.
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Time management skills.
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.
• Collaborative in dealing with customers and fellow employees.
• Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances.

Work conditions:

May include travel, ability to lift 50+ lbs, required safety equipment, hazards associated with the trade, work both indoors and outdoors, construction sites, noise, irregular hours.

Location:

961 Mazur Ave, Beausejour Manitoba

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• mechanical estimating: 2 years (preferred)
• construction estimating: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 (required)

Work Location: In person