mechanical estimator - construction
Posted on July 22, 2026 by Employer details Highland Equipment Inc.
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. Mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician. or equivalent experience. 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. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Parking available. Travel insurance.- Location Mississauga, ONL5T 1Y9
- Work location On site
- Salary$38.50HOUR hourly / 80 hours bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3627428
Overview
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
Responsibilities
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
Experience and specialization
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
Additional information
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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-08-24
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