ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Alberta Region team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Mechanical Estimator / Project Manager reports directly to the Division Manager of Alberta Projects and will lead multiple projects through their overall life cycle, from conception through to completion. Scope of responsibilities include project planning, estimating, bidding/tenders, staffing, implementation, billing, controlling and evaluation of projects, primarily in commercial and institutional sectors. It is essential that the Mechanical Estimator / PM establish and maintain excellent relationships with the Company’s trade contractors, consultants and customers.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Estimating:

Prepares estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations
Establishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings
Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Updates and maintains Accubid database

Project Management:

Complies with Safety Management System; one site safety inspections weekly (4 per month)
Plans in conjunction with the General Manager to execute projects in accordance with Black & McDonald corporate policies and construction business processes
Prepares progress reports and issues progress schedules to customers
Reviews work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk, updates WIP reports and corrects deficiencies
Builds and maintains customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry and promote good customer relationships; identifies potential business opportunities
Prepares and submits construction project budget estimates for data entry into JDEdwards
Plans and prepares construction schedules and milestones and monitors progress against established schedules
Negotiates revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with consultants, customers, suppliers and subcontractors
Manages the implementation of quality control programs
Works with the foreman or superintendent as a team to review the project documents and discuss labour requirements and staffing; hires and supervises the activities of union labour, subcontractors and subordinate staff
Solicits and submits shop drawings between vendors and owners for approval
Prepares operation maintenance manuals
Works with central purchasing for obtaining material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs
Travels to various sites or customers to undertake the above objectives
Monthly progress billings
Coordination of tools and equipment

Competency Requirements:

Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Mechanical trade certification, Mechanical engineering degree or Mechanical technologist
diploma/certificate
At least 5 years’ experience in Mechanical estimating and project management of commercial and institutional
projects
Previous experience as a supervisor and/or superintendent, beneficial

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate level experience with estimating programs; Accubid experience essential
Competency in computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and JDEdwards
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
Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to project excellence
Communicates effectively both verbal and written
Available to travel

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.