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 hardworking, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Reporting to the Division Manager, Construction. The Sheet Metal Estimator/Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing detailed estimates based upon conceptual documents as well as schematic, design development and construction documents. Working in a team environment, you will also provide technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on sheet metal estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning, scheduling, and dealing with project change. The Sheet Metal Estimator / Project Manager will work collaboratively with the Mechanical and Electrical teams to compile comprehensive and accurate project take-offs.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Sheet Metal Estimator:

  • Prepares estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
  • Evaluate and review proposal specifications to identify scope of work
  • Establishes and maintains the tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures\
  • Ensure accuracy of estimates
  • Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects, and ensure cost of goods and materials are in line with industry standards by identifying best costs and rates
  • Participates in site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with Project Managers as required
  • Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
  • Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors
  • Participates in material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs as required
  • Coordinates various small to mid-size projects

Project Management:

  • Assist with overseeing installations and billing on some projects as required
  • Attend site meetings as required
  • Complies with Safety Management System; one site inspection weekly
  • Plans in conjunction with Division Manager to execute projects in conjunction with Black & McDonald corporate policies and construction business practices
  • Prepare progress reports with other team members
  • Builds and maintains customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry and promote good customer relationships as well as identify potential business opportunities.
  • Assist with preparation and submittal of budgets estimates for data entry in JDEdwards
  • Assist in the planning and preparing of 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 field staff as a team to review the project documents and discuss labour requirements and staffing, assist in the hiring and supervision the activities of union labour, subcontractors and subordinate staff
  • Solicit and submit shop drawings in conjunction with mechanical team
  • Assist in preparation of O&M manuals
  • Travel to various sites or customers to undertakes the above objectives
  • Assist in monthly progress billings

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 (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
  • Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
  • Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
  • Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Skilled Trade Certificate preferably Sheet Metal

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience estimating mechanical sheet metal projects

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Comprehensive understanding of estimating, forecasting and scheduling
  • Experience with Accubid Enterprise/Bid2Win, as well as working knowledge of Word processing, Excel spreadsheets and Outlook
  • JDEdwards experience, is an asset
  • Blueprint reading, and sheet metal design interpretation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Well organized and able to handle multiple assignments under a tight timeline
  • Communicate effectively both written and verbal
  • Personable and able to interact with customers directly
  • Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to excellence

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.