Posted 2 days ago
Senior Mechanical Estimator - HVAC
@ Hays
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Hays is hiring a Senior Mechanical Estimator for an established mechanical contractor in Ottawa. The role leads commercial and institutional HVAC and mechanical estimates from opportunity through tender, award and handover, with significant autonomy. Pay is $120,000 to $140,000 base salary with health and dental benefits and RRSP matching.
Pay:
$120,000–$140,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial and institutional HVAC estimates
- Complete takeoffs, pricing and tender submissions
- Negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing
- Manage multiple tenders and the bid pipeline
- Hand awarded projects to the construction team
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience
- Strong commercial HVAC and sheet metal knowledge
- Understanding of Ontario tendering and margins
- Estimating software and Excel experience
- Ottawa construction relationships an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-07
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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 | Business development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 241 |
Are you an experienced Mechanical Estimator who knows the Ottawa commercial construction market and is ready to take ownership of the estimating function?
We’re working with an established mechanical contractor looking to add a Senior Mechanical Estimator to their Ottawa team. This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator with strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, sheet metal and mechanical systems to take projects from initial opportunity through tender, award and handover.
You’ll have significant autonomy over the estimating process while working closely with contractors, suppliers and the construction team.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead estimates for commercial and institutional HVAC/mechanical projects
- Complete takeoffs, pricing, tender submissions and scope reviews
- Negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing
- Identify risks, scope gaps and value-engineering opportunities
- Manage multiple tenders and maintain the bid pipeline
- Build relationships with Ottawa-area GCs, developers and suppliers
- Hand awarded projects over to the construction team
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience
- Strong commercial HVAC, sheet metal and mechanical systems knowledge
- Mechanical contracting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of Ontario tendering, labour/material costs and construction margins
- Estimating software and Excel experience
- Established relationships within the Ottawa commercial construction market are a strong asset
The Package:
- $120,000-$140,000 base salary
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation
- RRSP matching up to 3%
- Ongoing professional development
- Senior-level position with ownership and autonomy over the estimating process
If you're an experienced Mechanical Estimator in Ottawa and would be open to hearing about a strong opportunity, apply confidentially or contact Ryan for further details.
Even if you're not actively looking, we're happy to have a confidential conversation about the position and current job market.
This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.
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