Highland Equipment Inc. This link will open in a new window is hiring
Mechanical Estimator - Construction with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying
• Manufacturing or processing industry
• Fabrication

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• SolidWorks software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Instrument experience

• Mechanical

Type of experience

• Mechanical construction

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Time and work studies

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Parking available
• Travel insurance