Job Description

Discover Your Next Opportunity with Black & McDonald!

We're hiring a

Civil / Electrical

Utilities Estimator

to join our Southern Ontario Utilities team in Scarborough, Ontario. If you're passionate about estimating and engineering, we are working

exciting projects in transit and with MTO

. This is your chance to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.


As an Estimator with us, you'll play an integral role in preparing take-offs and estimates for transportation. As a key player in our team, you'll take ownership of preparing accurate and competitive estimates for utilities work on our transportation and transit initiatives. You'll have the chance to apply your expertise while working on

impactful projects

with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare electrical and civil take-offs/estimates for transportation and transit projects, including

Streetlighting

,

Traffic Intersections

,

Intelligent Traffic Systems

, and

Duct Banks

. Accurately estimate the costs of materials, labour, and equipment using detailed drawings and specifications.

Lead the tendering process

and implement cost-monitoring and reporting procedures. Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and owners to finalize competitive price packages. Actively engage in site reviews, tender reviews, hand-offs, and project closings. Build and maintain a comprehensive directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Propose innovative solutions

for project estimates in collaboration with engineers and stakeholders. Develop tender construction schedules and scope-of-work methodologies. Maintain the

Bid2Win database

for seamless project estimation.

Core Competencies

Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset. Detail-oriented with a commitment to teamwork.

Education & Experience

A degree or diploma in

Electrical Engineering

or

Civil Engineering

or

Construction Fundamental

Electrical trade background is an asset. 5+ years of experience in utilities estimating Experience on transit and/or transportation construction projects an asset Proficiency in tools like MS Office and

Bid2Win

estimating software.
Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.


Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.


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