Mechanical Estimator

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions safely. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over one hundred years of diverse market experience, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

Black & McDonald is actively seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our Construction team in London. The successful candidate will lead the analysis of cost estimates and preparation of Mechanical work take-offs on mechanical projects. They will provide technical support to project operations, with emphasis on Plumbing estimating and support project changes.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepares Mechanical work take-offs and estimates on projects including costs of materials, labour and equipment required for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications with a focus on ICI Plumbing

Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations

Establishes and maintains tendering process, sets 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, and project closing, as required

Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors

Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates