Mechanical Estimator

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential;
to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another;
and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.You as a Mechanical Estimator will:
Involve pre‑construction estimate preparation, early‑stage budget and guaranteed maximum price submissions as well as design build and stipulated price estimate submissions.Assist in the bid process while building strong relationships with sub‑trades and manufacturing representatives.Assemble accurate, timely, and well‑organized estimates, including hard‑bid, construction management, and design‑build in a methodical and systematic manner.Coordinate with Architect/Civil/Structural/Electrical estimators for scope delineation and matrix.Organise sub‑contractor budgets & quotes during design stages/Phases, and when the bid is successful, re‑writing binders, and assisting project management team for buy‑out process and subcontract negotiation.Review sub‑trade budgets/quotes to personnel, flagging areas of concern, scope gaps, and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the budget and bid prices.Maintain estimating databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.Review drawings and tender documents to understand the scope of work and submission requirements.Attend client/consultant budget and bid review meetings.Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients, architects and consultants, specifically sub‑trade contractors and manufacturing representatives.Recognises risks related to project‑specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions /constraints.Completes full quantity take‑off of all labour, equipment, and materials for medium to large projects.Is this the right role for you? Intermediate/Senior experience working for mechanical contractors, or construction estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.You have a working knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts. Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, scope narratives, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essential. Demonstrated estimating experience including time spent in mission critical including data centre, pharma, industrial or life science sectors. Demonstrated experience of developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle and phasing. Confident reviewing Mechanical Subcontract packages and buyout. Ability to layout concept drawings/sketches for mechanical systems, based on architectural conceptual designs. Knowledge and field experiences for plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, BAS/BMS. University/College degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field, and/or field‑related experience. Technical knowledge of construction industry matters, such as value management and value engineering. Excellent communicator and thrives in a client facing role.The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $125,000EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status.The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play.As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success.We build on great relationships We pride ourselves on being great people to work with.Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity.We exist to provide great careers to one another With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience.Values‑based leadership.EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.
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