Servicing the GTA since 1982, we've grown from a family-run business into a team of over 100 certified HVAC and controls technicians, pipefitters, electricians, salespeople, in-house design engineers, and customer service representatives. Ambient Mechanical is committed to providing exceptional heating and cooling, ventilation, preventative HVAC maintenance, electrical and DDC controls, and energy-efficient solutions.
The Mechanical Estimator, reporting to the Construction Department Manager, is responsible for identifying and managing tender opportunities to successfully secure bids and proposals for Commercial/Industrial and high-rise Residential jobs in the Ontario Region. This role will oversee pricing and estimating for bid & spec projects, design-build projects, and budgets.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Searches for new tendering opportunities.
- Identifies labour, materials, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Computes costs by analyzing labour, materials, and time requirements.
- Manages the tender closings.
- Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data on CRM.
- Conducts take-offs.
- Investigate and quotes special projects.
- Attends site meetings.
- Fosters and maintains positive relations and communications with clients, co-workers, and subcontractors.
- All other duties as assigned to meet Company objectives.
Working Conditions
- Travel may be required to carry out onsite investigation.
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations and meetings.
- Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
- Overtime as required.
- Lifting or moving up to 20 lbs may be required.
Tools & Technology
- Mobile and laptop computer
- MS Office suite software (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS CRM)
- Experience working with Trimble and Accubid would be an asset.
Ambient Mechanical 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.