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Project Estimator (Nuclear)
@ Black & McDonald Limited
Pickering, Ontario
Overview
Black & McDonald Limited is hiring a full-time Project Estimator in Pickering to lead bid development for engineering, procurement and multi-trade construction projects in the Power Generation sector. The role requires travel to sites and clients, with a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 annually.
Pay:
$90,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead bid planning and proposal submission for client RFPs
- Prepare cost estimates from drawings and specifications
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and subcontractors
- Conduct quantity take-off and tender analysis
- Archive estimate documentation for project handover
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years of power generation or construction estimating experience
- Bachelor's in engineering or college technical diploma
- Experience on high-risk complexity projects
- Proficiency with cost estimating software and industry standards
- Computer skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project and JD Edwards
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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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/
- LinkedIn followers
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- Reported office locations
- 2100 - 2 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8, CA
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- Business categories
- Electronics
- Government
- Consumer Electronics
- 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
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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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ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The Project Estimator is located in Pickering and typically reports directly to the Director of Proposals & Commercial Management. Their primary focus is to lead the bid team in development of proposals for engineering, procurement and multi-trade construction projects within the Power Generation Sector, including mechanical, electrical, structural and civil scopes. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with tender specifications, and driving the end-to-end bid process to secure successful project outcomes.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the planning, development and submission of project bids in response to client RFPs.
• Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project’s required performance, schedule, and profitability targets.
• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
• Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.
• Lead site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Director of Proposals & Commercial Management, Project Manager, and Purchasing as required.
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Assist in scope development and subcontractor evaluations.
• Identify labour, equipment, material, time requirements, and technical specifications.
• Assist with the development of WBS and schedules.
• Conduct quantity take-off estimates based on engineering drawings and specifications to compute labour and material costs to support budget development and change management.
• Documents all information relating to the estimate, archives and organizes such information to turnover to the project team upon successful award.
• Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related discipline) or College Technical Diploma or related experience.
• Relevant designation preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• 3+ years of estimating experience for related construction/power generation projects.
• Experience on projects with high-risk complexity.
• Proven experience with industry standards and cost estimating software.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Strong communication, organization, analytical and relevant technical skills.
• Available to travel.
• Computer literacy: MS word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, and JD Edwards.
WORK PERKS & BENEFITS
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives
• Team building events
• Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity for ongoing professional development
• Rewards and recognition
• Scholarship Program for employee dependents
COMPENSATION
The expected salary range for this role is between $90,000/annually and $120,000/annually. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education, experience and overall competencies. Salary 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 performance bonus, and career development programs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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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