Posted 2 months ago
Mechanical Estimator
@ Black & McDonald Limited
London, Ontario
Overview
Black & McDonald is hiring a Mechanical Estimator in London, Ontario, to lead mechanical take-offs and cost estimates, with a focus on ICI plumbing. The role covers tendering, supplier and subcontractor coordination, and estimating software upkeep. The posting states a salary of $80,000 to $100,000 per year, with travel to sites in Southwest Ontario.
Pay:
$80,000–$100,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare mechanical take-offs and cost estimates from bids and drawings
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- Coordinate prices with suppliers, subcontractors and designers
- Maintain estimating logs and project archive
- Participate in site and tender reviews
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years mechanical or plumbing ICI estimating experience
- Engineering or construction-related degree or diploma
- Ability to read mechanical drawings
- Knowledge of Ontario Building Code
- Proficiency with estimating software such as AutoBid
- Valid Ontario G class driver's license
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | G class driver's license, Gold Seal Certified (GSC), Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Project Management Professional (PMP) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Black & McDonald Limited
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Full company description
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and operational excellence. For more information on our licenses visit: https://blackandmcdonald.com/licenses/
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- Reported office locations
- 2100 - 2 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8, CA
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- Business categories
- Electronics
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- Other recorded names
- Black & McDonald Limited
- Black & McDonald Français
- Specialties
- Electrical Construction
- Facilities Management
- Facility Maintenance Services
- Renewable Services
- Utility Services
- Construction Services
- Energy & Sustainability Services
- Engineering & Design
- Fabrication and Modular Construction Services
- and EV Charging Infrastructure Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1921 |
| Specialties | Electrical ConstructionFacilities ManagementFacility Maintenance ServicesRenewable ServicesUtility ServicesConstruction ServicesEnergy & Sustainability ServicesEngineering & DesignFabrication and Modular Construction Servicesand EV Charging Infrastructure Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 102 |
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BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD
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.
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
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
- Conducts material and equipment purchasing for secured key projects.
- Updates and maintains estimating logs and past project archive.
- Utilizes Estimating software and CRM platform (i.e Autobid, Salesforce).
- Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above.
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Communicates Effectively
- Holds Self and Others Accountable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Values and Respects Others
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Degree or Diploma in
- Engineering
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
- Mechanical trade school
The following certifications/designations are considered an asset
- Mechanical trades background
- Gold Seal Certified (GSC)
- Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years’ estimating experience on Mechanical and/or Plumbing ICI construction projects
- Construction scheduling, planning, and execution experience required
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Self-motivated, organized and able to work with deadlines
- Extremely thorough, accurate and detail oriented
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code, specialization in plumbing code is considered an asset.
- Proficient user of estimating software (such as AutoBid)
- Knowledge of related local union collective agreements
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project)
- Knowledge of construction software (such as Procore)
- Knowledge of construction contract law (CCDC and other typical contract types.)
- Valid Ontario G class driver’s license
- Willingness to drive within the local Southwest Ontario area for site reviews, typically 1-2 days per week
The expected salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $100,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.
Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
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.
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