PML Professional Mechanical Ltd. is Western Canada’s leading company for plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and fire protection. From major construction projects to regular service work to the safety provided by our fire protection division, we approach our work with an industry-leading commitment to excellence and a keen awareness of our customers’ business needs.
Located in our Port Coquitlam office, our Retrofit/Special Projects Team is seeking a Special Projects Estimator. Reporting to the Director of Service & Retrofit, the Special Projects Estimator will be responsible for analyzing and preparing estimates on a wide variety of construction projects, accurately estimating the direct and indirect competitive costs of compiling a project within a scheduled timeline, and providing material and labour costs for change orders on current projects. The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in operations and strategic planning; acquiring understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand and select metrics to produce valid estimates; visit sites, warehouses and other venues to gather essential information.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review and understand issues for tender plumbing drawings and specifications
- Prepare estimates of accurate costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract documents, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
- Carry out estimating for Mechanical projects – internal and external clients
- Provide assistance to the Design Build team as required
- Maintain and build relationships with clients and sub‐trades
- Provide material and labour take offs for SIs on projects
- Prepare construction budget by studying plans, updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation
- Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price
- Maintain cost keys and price masters by updating information
- Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of Mechanical Estimating work experience
- Experience with QuickPen AutoBid mechanical estimating software
- Proficient with MS Office applications in particular – MS Project, MS Excel, MS Outlook
- Ability to review issued for tender mechanical drawings and specifications
- Strong knowledge in plumbing and understanding of the plumbing code
- Ability to manage vendor relationships and performance
- Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations
- Able to interact and communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Attention to detail and accuracy is a must
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
At PML Professional Mechanical Ltd, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and join our team. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to sshaw@pmlbc.com. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the potential of working together to achieve great things.
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