1071 26 St. NE Calgary AB T2A 6K8 CAREER OPPORTUNITY POSITION Mechanical Estimator The Mechanical Estimator will analyze costs of and prepare estimates on Mechanical/HVAC Commercial Construction Projects. In addition may provide technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning, scheduling, and dealing with project change. Our Company In 1921, William J. McDonald and William R. Black formed Black & McDonald Limited, a partnership to engage in residential wiring. Throughout the years, Black & McDonald has remained a family-owned business with an uncompromising commitment to the founder's principles of delivery as promised and fairness to all. The company has followed a planned course of diversification and expansion, combining growth and financial stability with ongoing investment in our people, and a willingness to pioneer new business opportunities and directions. Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade contractor providing electrical, mechanical, utility and maintenance services to government, industrial, commercial and institutional markets. Currently, Black & McDonald operates across Canada and the United States. The company has over 4,000 employees working out of a network of more than 20 offices. Job Description  Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for Mechanical and HVAC projects based on commercial construction contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.  Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.  Adherence to Black & McDonald Construction Business Processes  Establish and maintain tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures.  Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders.  Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Division Manager, Senior Estimator, and Project Managers as required  Adherence to Black & McDonald Sub-Contractor Management Program  Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors  Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates  Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.  Co-ordinate various small projects. Requirements  Completion of secondary school is an asset  Completion of a three-year college program in construction engineering technology or severa l years of experience as a qualified tradesperson, in a construction mechanical industry is an asset  Proven estimating experience  Familiarity with the local market  Available to travel To apply, please see: https://erecruiting.blackandmcdonald.com:443/Pages/20141110424.aspx or visit our website at www.blackandmcdonald.com. If this is an internal candidate, please advise your supervisor prior to applying.