Job Description

Industrial Estimator

About Us:

At BMI Industrial, we are leaders in delivering complex infrastructure and industrial projects across sectors including energy, wastewater, manufacturing, and process systems. With a focus on design-build excellence and executional precision, our projects span structural steel installations, mechanical process systems, and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. We're currently seeking a

Senior Industrial Estimator to lead the estimating function for multidiscipline projects. This is a key leadership role within our preconstruction team, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager and supporting project execution from initial scope development through tender submission.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the estimating process for structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes across industrial and infrastructure projects.
Interpret and review engineering drawings, specifications, and scope documents to develop accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
Develop take-offs for materials, equipment, and labour hours for civil, structural steel, piping, HVAC, process mechanical systems, and power distribution.
Coordinate with project managers, engineering consultants, vendors, and subcontractors to validate pricing and identify value engineering opportunities.
Prepare detailed cost breakdowns including direct costs, indirect costs, mark-ups, risk, and escalation.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and design reviews to identify risks and clarifications.
Assist in the preparation of bid proposals, schedules of values, and cash flow projections.
Support project handoff meetings to ensure continuity between estimating and execution teams.
Maintain and update historical cost data and unit price databases to support future bids. Stay current with market conditions, subcontractor availability, and cost trends in the industrial sector.

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in industrial estimating, with significant exposure to structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Proven track record estimating projects ranging from $1M to $50M+ in value. Proficiency in estimating and project management software (e.g., B2W Estimate, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MS Excel).
Strong understanding of Canadian Building Code, OBC, ESA, CSA Z662, and TSSA regulations.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Why Join BMI Industrial?

Be part of a high-impact team delivering cutting-edge infrastructure projects across Canada.
Work closely with a multidisciplinary group of engineers, project managers, and trades. Competitive salary, performance bonuses, health & dental benefits, and RRSP matching. Opportunities for career growth into preconstruction management or operations leadership.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

construction estimating: 5 years (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thorold, ON L2V 1J3