Company Overview
Patrick Mechanical Ltd. is a Sudbury-based mechanical contracting company founded in 1989. Over the years, we have established ourselves in the industrial, commercial, and institutional contracting fields. Our specialties include mechanical contracting, custom steel fabrication, plumbing, heating, process piping, millwright, and related services. Patrick Mechanical is a growing, dynamic, and innovative mechanical company with an extensive fleet of skilled workers allowing us to offer services all over Northern Ontario. We are loyal to our customers, providing efficient and cost-effective products and services.
Why Join Patrick Mechanical Limited?
- Opportunity to lead and contribute to high-quality mechanical projects within a growing organization
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Exposure to diverse, technically challenging industrial and mechanical work
- Key role with collaboration across operations, project management, and field teams
- Supportive, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment
Position Summary
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and pricing for projects, tenders, or services. This role analyzes drawings, specifications, labor requirements, materials, equipment, and timelines to support bidding, project planning, and financial decision‑making. Accuracy, attention to detail, and collaboration with operations and project teams are essential.
Responsibilities & Duties
Cost Estimating & Analysis
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead
- Review drawings, specifications, scope documents, and tender requirements
- Perform quantity take‑offs and cost breakdowns
- Analyze historical data to support pricing and forecasting
- Identify risks, assumptions, and exclusions within estimates
Bidding & Tender Support
- Support preparation of bids, proposals, and pricing submissions
- Coordinate with procurement, operations, engineering, and finance teams during tender preparation
- Ensure estimates align with contractual requirements and business margins
- Assist with bid clarifications and revisions as required
Collaboration & Coordination
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, operations, and field teams
- Participate in project handovers and pre‑construction reviews
- Provide cost input during project planning and execution phases
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain organized estimate files and supporting documentation
- Prepare summary reports, cost comparisons, and pricing breakdowns
- Update estimating databases, templates, and cost libraries
Process Improvement & Controls
- Follow estimating standards, procedures, and approval processes
- Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost control
Qualifications & Experience
- Post‑secondary education in construction management, engineering, business, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of estimating or project cost experience (scope dependent on organization)
- Experience in construction, industrial, mining, or project‑based environments an asset
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How many years of estimating experience do you have in the industrial, plumbing, or construction sectors?
Work Location: In person
