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mechanical estimator - construction
from 80 080 $
Highland Equipment Inc.Mississauga
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
- Manufacturing or processing industry
- Fabrication
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Prepare budget and cost estimates
- Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
- Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
- Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- SolidWorks software
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Instrument experience
- Mechanical
Type of experience
- Mechanical construction
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
- Time and work studies
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
Market insight
11% above median72 123 $
72 123 $72 123 $
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