Senior Estimator - Mechanical
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience with extensive knowledge of HVACR, plumbing, hydronic, steam, refrigeration, and sheet metal systems.
- 3 to 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience, including mentoring and developing estimating teams.
- Proven track record managing large, complex commercial, institutional, and industrial mechanical projects.
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to manage risk and improve bid success rates.
- Advanced proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Office, and digital takeoff platforms.
- Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, HVAC Technology, or related discipline.
- CET, P.Eng., Red Seal Trade Certification, or equivalent industry designation considered a strong asset.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of Ontario Building Code, CSA standards, TSSA requirements, and industry best practices
Full description
If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!Job Summary:
The Senior Mechanical/HVAC Estimator leads the estimating function for strategic mechanical construction and service opportunities across the GTA and surrounding markets. This role is responsible for overseeing complex HVAC, refrigeration, hydronic, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal estimates while providing leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to a team of estimators. The successful candidate combines advanced mechanical systems expertise with strong leadership skills to drive estimating accuracy, profitability, operational excellence, and business growth.
The Senior Estimator collaborates closely with Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership to develop competitive project strategies, manage risk, and deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance support.
- Oversee workload distribution, bid assignments, and estimating priorities across the estimating department.
- Review and approve major project estimates before submission to ensure accuracy, completeness, and profitability.
- Establish and maintain estimating standards, procedures, productivity factors, and best practices.
- Participate in strategic bid reviews, go/no-go decisions, and risk assessment meetings.
- Foster relationships with key clients, consultants, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers.
- Drive value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities to improve project competitiveness and margins.
- Support succession planning and training programs for junior and intermediate estimators.
- Collaborate with operations teams to review project outcomes and continuously improve estimating accuracy.
- Monitor market conditions, labor trends, material pricing, and industry developments impacting project costs.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience with extensive knowledge of HVACR, plumbing, hydronic, steam, refrigeration, and sheet metal systems.
- 3 to 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience, including mentoring and developing estimating teams.
- Proven track record managing large, complex commercial, institutional, and industrial mechanical projects.
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to manage risk and improve bid success rates.