At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow the Mechanical ICI estimating division while overseeing complex project estimates.
- Company: Established mechanical contractor with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Strong compensation package, performance-based incentives, and long-term career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a high-performing team and influence market strategy.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a key leadership role with potential for executive advancement.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
This is an opportunity for an experienced mechanical estimating professional ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in growing an established ICI estimating division. The successful candidate will bring strong estimating, leadership, and relationship-building skills, while having the opportunity to develop processes, build a team, and directly influence the division’s growth and profitability. With the support and resources of an established mechanical contractor, this is a long-term opportunity to build something, grow with the company, and progress into senior leadership, with the potential to ultimately take on a Chief Estimator or related executive role. For the right individual, the company is prepared to offer a strong compensation package, including performance-based incentives that reward results and success.
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of progressive estimating experience within mechanical contracting, with strong exposure to ICI construction.
- Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to estimate complex and high-value mechanical construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, tendering, project risk, labour and material pricing, and cost management.
- Advanced proficiency with Accubid Enterprise, Autobid, or comparable estimating software.
- Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, scopes of work, construction schedules, and project delivery models.
- Established relationships within the Ontario ICI construction market would be a significant asset.
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of what makes a project both competitive and profitable.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and leadership skills.
Build & Lead the Estimating Division:
- Take ownership of establishing and growing the company's Mechanical ICI estimating division.
- Develop and implement consistent estimating processes, procedures, standards, and best practices.
- Help define the division's market strategy, target projects, clients, contractors, and opportunities.
- Establish appropriate estimating resources and build a high-performing estimating team as the workload grows.
Estimating & Pre-Construction:
- Oversee accurate, complete, competitive, and timely estimates, budgets, tenders, proposals, and quotations.
- Lead estimates across a variety of contract delivery models.
- Review complex, high-value, and strategic estimates and provide guidance on pricing, methodology, scope, and risk.
- Establish estimating strategies and ensure appropriate review and approval processes are followed.
- Ensure estimates are properly documented and transitioned effectively to project operations.
- Work closely with the vice president, project management, procurement, and senior leadership to ensure estimating assumptions align with execution requirements.
- Maintain awareness of labour, material, equipment, subcontractor, and market conditions affecting project pricing.
Business Development & Market Growth:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, developers, consultants, engineers, owners, and other key industry partners.
- Identify and pursue opportunities that align with the company's capabilities, capacity, and growth strategy.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings, project interviews, negotiations, and presentations.
- Help establish the company's reputation and presence within the ICI mechanical construction market.
- Develop a strong pipeline of opportunities and contribute to the company's overall business development strategy.
- Monitor market activity and identify emerging opportunities, sectors, and customers.
- Help establish the division's reputation for being responsive, competitive, technically strong, and easy to work with.
Financial & Operational Leadership:
- Work with leadership to establish pricing strategies and maintain appropriate gross margin expectations.
- Contribute to annual business planning, forecasting, staffing requirements, and growth strategies.
- Continually look for ways to improve estimating accuracy, productivity, profitability, and win rates.
If you feel that you would like to explore the potential of this opportunity, then I encourage you to apply privately! Send your resume to davidh@harbingernetwork.ca. Apply with confidence as Harbinger Network respects your privacy and will keep your application private and confidential. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check out the website for other related positions as they are posted.
Senior Mechanical Estimator in Toronto employer: Harbinger Network Inc.
As a Mechanical Project Manager with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritizes collaboration and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development is evident through mentorship opportunities and ongoing training, ensuring you have the resources to excel in your role. Located at our head office, you'll enjoy a supportive environment while regularly engaging with project sites, making a tangible impact on our operations and client satisfaction.
