Posted last month
Mechanical Estimator
@ Kiewit
Oakville, Ontario
Overview
Kiewit's Ganotec District is hiring a Mechanical Estimator in Oakville to prepare, review and present discipline estimates for industrial project proposals. The role covers quantity takeoffs, conceptual and detailed cost estimates for large projects across Canada, and coordination with planning, procurement and the proposal team. The position is full time with a base compensation of $90,000 to $140,000 and requires travel as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Determine installation quantities from drawings and specifications
- Prepare cost estimates for major projects across Canada
- Review owner plans, specifications and tender documents
- Present estimates to management and external clients
- Coordinate with planning, scheduling, procurement and proposal teams
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of mechanical estimating on major projects
- Excellent knowledge of the Canadian construction market
- Excellent English communication; French preferred
- Advanced computer skills; Bluebeam and MS Office an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Kiewit
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Full company description
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,075,506
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25,348
- Reported office locations
- 1550 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, NE 68102, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Construction
- Building Material
- Mining
- Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Other recorded names
- Kiewit
- Kiewit Mexico
- Specialties
- Building
- Mining
- Oil
- Gas & Chemical
- Power
- Transportation
- Water/Wastewater
- Construction
- Engineering
- Industrial
- EPC
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- and Design-Build
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Omaha, NE |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1884 |
| Specialties | BuildingMiningOilGas & ChemicalPowerTransportationWater/WastewaterConstructionEngineeringIndustrial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 229 |
| View page |
Requisition ID: 181102
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Ganotec District
Department: Estimating
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Mechanical Estimator, you will prepare, review, and present discipline estimates for specific project proposal activities. In this role, you will provide estimating assistance and guidance to projects, develop conceptual estimates, and perform cost analysis. You will be responsible for assisting in the development of discipline estimates, developing, and updating historical databases, and assisting in the development of department procedures. You will provide direction to others on estimating specific level tasks as required.
District Overview
Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position itself towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful.
Location
This position is based in our office in Oakville.
Responsibilities
- Determine installation quantities based on drawings and specifications
- Prepare cost estimates on work for major projects locally and across Canada
- Develop comprehensive estimates for large and complex works
- Review the owner's plans and specifications to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop a plan for actual construction as the basis for the estimate
- Review all tender and contract documents and advice from the home office legal department
- Coordinate with other disciplines such as planning, scheduling, procurement, and proposal team
- Prepare and present your estimate to management and external clients
- Maintain a professional and trustworthy relationship with clients, professionals, subcontractors and suppliers
- Collaborate with estimate team on continuous improvement initiatives
#LI-OK1
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical estimation with relevant industry experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical estimating for major projects
- Excellent knowledge of the Canadian construction market
- Excellent communication English skills, French is preferred
- Effective presentation and negotiation skills
- Advanced computer skills, knowledge of MS Office, and Bluebeam software is an asset
- Experience in industrial, hydro, oil and gas and mining is an asset.
- Must be willing to travel as required to visit project sites or meet with clients for estimate specific needs
- Well organized, flexible, team player, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
- Prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands #LI-IS1
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
- Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions
Base Compensation: $90,000 - $140,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.