Lead Mechanical Estimator
Ainsworth
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conducting a thorough review of specifications and drawings.
- Developing thorough material take-offs and labor take-offs.
- Coordinating price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders/bid requests.
- Review of the estimate with the Project Manager(s), Service Managers and/or Foreman to ensure all in agreement with labour, material, equipment, and subcontracting costs.
- Preparing tenders by quantifying, organizing, and tabulating all material, equipment, labour, and subcontract costs needed to complete the project.
- Liaise with Procurement to assist in obtaining pricing on aspects of the estimate
- Participating in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Regional Manager, Project Manager, and Service Manager when and where required.
- Provide guidance on opportunities that come in, on viability, possibility of winning, possibility of extras, risks, etc. to help guide the team on the best prospects to chase.
- Prepare risk review for the PM and/or SM to help collaborate on the prepared estimate.
- Providing assistance to the sales force in developing proposals may be required.
- Review tender closing documents and obtain signed/sealed, bonding/insurance certificates, etc.
- Track all bids and proposals in an excel sheet and submit them to Project Admin for entry into the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Tool.
- Utilize estimating software in the estimating function. Work to enhance it, streamline, improve, etc. with the software provider in its functioning for Ainsworth.
- Work in a team environment to help each other and collectively be successful
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations.
- Adhere to the Company's Quality System operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
- Minimum 5 years estimating experience in HVAC, Hydronics and Plumbing.
- Post Secondary Degree or higher.
- Familiar with Building Code and Plumbing Code.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel is essential).
- Ability to adapt to new software and applications as required.
- A Trade Certificate would be a great asset.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal, is essential.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet strict deadlines.