We Are Canem Systems Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications.

With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Bird, Canem Systems has been energizing Canada for over 60 years with cutting edge systems, practices and collaborative project management.

With several office locations across Canada, Canem Systems is currently looking for a Sr Mechanical Estimator to join its growing team.

The Senior Mechanical

Estimator - Canem is responsible for the effective preparation of detailed estimates for commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation, and other major infrastructure projects. This includes responsibility for building effective relationships with clients, suppliers and staff and contributing to marketing the company and its services. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, engineers and contractors in the industry; and actively seeking out new opportunities, projects and clients and estimating and obtaining new projects.





Preparing mechanical budgets based on preliminary sketches, specifications, and other related information; preparing accurate cost estimates of resources required for tendered projects; Coordinating and preparing for pre-tender site tours; participating in project site visits as requested; analyzing possible cost savings for projects as requested by project managers. Setting up data for estimates in computer programs; reviewing and confirming estimate information prior to tender closing, including drawings and supplier bill of materials; Maintaining and updating databases for estimating, change order and service in relevant computer programs, maintaining and updating historical estimate database. Providing training and support to new and existing staff on estimating practices, change order procedures, and related software.

Providing leadership and positive motivation for project staff and company partners by acting as a responsible and goal-oriented team player and leading by example in achieving excellence and being accountable for results and outcomes. Mentoring and developing estimators to strengthen their skills, knowledge, and experience and support their progression toward a Senior Estimator role. Managing project budgets and updating these as required by the project teams.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive and collaborative community, driven by a strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility. Safety, To Us It's Personal Canem has been energizing Canada for over 60 years' with cutting edge systems, practices and team-oriented project management.

📌 Senior Mechanical Estimator - Canem (Mississauga)
🏢 Bird Construction
📍 Mississauga