Senior Mechanical Estimator

SiteTalent is partnering with a well-established specialty contractor in the Lower Mainland to find a Senior Mechanical Estimator. Our client is a 30-year business built on technical expertise, strong customer relationships, and a reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical insulation and related specialty services across commercial and industrial environments.

Summary The Senior Mechanical Estimator is a key commercial role and a trusted face of the business. Reporting to the owner and working alongside the lead estimator, you will own the full estimating process-from drawings and takeoffs through bid submission, negotiation, and customer interaction. This is a hands-on, high-impact seat suited for someone who is as comfortable defending a number across the table from a general contractor as they are building one from a set of drawings.

The company handles an unusually broad range of project sizes-from small service work to major projects approaching $15 million-across hospitals, high-rises, institutional buildings, and industrial facilities. This is not a repetitive takeoff role. You will work across varied scopes, major customers, and highly specialized projects with real autonomy and influence.

What You'll Do

Estimating & Bid Ownership

- Own the estimating process from initial drawings and takeoffs through bid submission and negotiation.
- Price mechanical insulation and related scopes accurately by assessing materials, labour, subcontractors, and risk.
- Identify exclusions, clarifications, and scope risks before submission.
- Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and walkthroughs.
- Maintain current pricing information, historical cost data, and estimating records.

Client Relationships & Commercial Impact

- Speak directly with clients,



general contractors, suppliers, and vendors as a credible representative of the business.
- Negotiate scope, pricing, and terms with the goal of winning profitable work.
- Support customer relationships and business development without carrying a hard individual sales quota.
- Attend customer meetings, industry events, and social functions as a senior face of the company.

Collaboration & Handoff

- Complete a clean handoff to operations and project management once a purchase order is received.
- Work collaboratively across estimating, operations, and commercial groups.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and technology.

What You Bring

Experience & Credentials

- 5+ years of relevant mechanical estimating experience with full-cycle ownership.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, plumbing, mechanical, or related mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
- Proven track record of client-facing communication-leading meetings, defending pricing, and building trust with senior customers.
- Experience with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar platforms. FastWRAP exposure is a plus.
- Comfortable working predominantly from the office, with customer meetings and events outside the office.

Skills & Attributes

- A confident,



customer-facing estimator who can sit across the table from a GC or owner and represent the company with credibility.
- Independent and resourceful-can determine what information is missing, solve problems, and move work forward without constant direction.
- Strong commercial judgment-understands risk, margins, exclusions, and how changes in scope affect profitability.
- Team-oriented and collaborative-works well across departments
- Confident without ego
- Curious about technology and open to AI-enabled estimating workflow improvements.

What We Can Offer You

- Base salary up to approximately $125,000, based on experience.
- Discretionary annual performance bonus.
- Full employer-paid perks.
- 5% RRSP matching.
- Company vehicle and gas card.
- Laptop and cell phone provided.
- Three weeks vacation to start, with four weeks available for the right candidate.
- Visible influence in a 30-year business rather than being one estimator in a large corporate department.
- Direct access to ownership, senior customers, and a genuine opportunity to shape how the company wins work.

How to Apply: Apply directly through this posting or email your resume to [email protected]

About SiteTalent:

We are a specialized growth and talent partner for the industrial sector. From talent strategy to helping attract and retain the best talent for your growing organization, through a full suite of employer branding, candidate experience, and talent acquisition services - we help shape the companies that shape our world.

Please note:

Due to the high volume of applications, only fully qualified candidates will be contacted. We encourage you to apply for other opportunities with SiteTalent if this isn't the right fit.

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