Senior Mechanical Estimator

Role Summary
The Senior Mechanical Estimator prepares assembles and submits tender prices for projects of varying size and scope. This role is responsible for developing accurate estimates maintaining pricing records and supporting the management team in acquiring construction projects. By breaking projects into logical areas with detailed labour and cost breakdowns the estimator sets the foundation for project success and ensures a smooth handoff to the execution team.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
Estimators are critical to winning work and ensuring profitability. Their expertise in pricing and planning directly impacts project success client satisfaction and Modern Niagaras ability to deliver high-quality mechanical solutions.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and proposals for mechanical projects.
• Support project teams with detailed plans and information for successful execution.
• Build strong relationships with clients and suppliers to drive value and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review proposal specifications and complete quantity take-offs for labour equipment and materials.
• Estimate and create accurate proposals for individual projects.
• Identify innovative solutions for cost savings and client needs.
• Meet with customers and clients to understand requirements.
• Foster supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers Coordinators and Business Development teams.
• Generate project plans and communication plans; facilitate project hand-off meetings.
• Liaise with Project Managers to ensure all relevant information is shared and understood.

Must-haves:

• 8 years of experience preparing cost estimates and proposals for mechanical construction projects (HVAC sheet metal plumbing piping).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Trimble AutoBid Bluebeam ProCore).
• Strong understanding of specifications construction methods and procedures.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel focus).
• Ability to produce accurate proposals under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Minimum Reliability Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with commercial and institutional projects.
• Strong client-facing communication and negotiation skills.

This is a replacement annual compensation; $75000 - $105000

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Performance based bonus opportunities.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution.
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many others.
• Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are
Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical electrical integrated building technology and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and Ottawa.

We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values
We value passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork.

Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara
We are committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.

We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC