ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Black & McDonald's Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The Project Estimator is located in Pickering and typically reports directly to the Director of Proposals & Commercial Management. Their primary focus is to lead the bid team in development of proposals for engineering, procurement and multi-trade construction projects within the Power Generation Sector, including mechanical, electrical, structural and civil scopes. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with tender specifications, and driving the end-to-end bid process to secure successful project outcomes. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES + Lead the planning, development and submission of project bids in response to client RFPs. + Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project's required performance, schedule, and profitability targets. + Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications. + Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations. + Lead site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Director of Proposals & Commercial Management, Project Manager, and Purchasing as required. + Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. + Assist in scope development and subcontractor evaluations. + Identify labour, equipment, material, time requirements, and technical specifications. + Assist with the development of WBS and schedules. + Conduct quantity take-off estimates based on engineering drawings and specifications to compute labour and material costs to support budget development and change management. + Documents all information relating to the estimate, archives and organizes such information to turnover to the project team upon successful award. + Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS + Communicates Effectively + Customer Focus + Holds Self and Others Accountable + Problem Solving and Innovation + Teamwork and Collaboration + Values and Respects Others EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS + Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related discipline) or College Technical Diploma or related experience. + Relevant designation preferred. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS + 3+ years of estimating experience for related construction/power generation projects. + Experience on projects with high-risk complexity. + Proven experience with industry standards and cost estimating software. SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS + Strong communication, organization, analytical and relevant technical skills. + Available to travel. + Computer literacy: MS word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, and JD Edwards. WORK PERKS & BENEFITS + Optional hybrid work model + Company paid health and dental benefits + Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives + Team building events + Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program + Opportunity for ongoing professional development + Rewards and recognition + Scholarship Program for employee dependents APPLICATION PROCESS Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. #LI-KJ1