You've Never Been Satisfied with “Valuable Enough.” You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.

Prepare order-of-magnitude, conceptual, feasibility, pre-design, budget, value engineering, control, definitive, and final Engineer’s estimates as well as major change order estimates.

Estimate mechanical systems involving subway station ventilation equipment, HVAC, building automation & controls, plumbing, hydronic systems & boilers, storm & sanitary drainage, utilities, fire protection, conveying equipment, service and maintenance equipment, pumps, storage tanks, compressed air, natural gas systems, etc.

Prepare cost breakdown documents for progress payments and detailed quantity surveys from analysis of contract drawings and specifications.

Prepare basis of estimate documentation for inclusion into reports.

Analyze and report on cost breakdowns and price schedules submitted by contractors subsequent to tender closing.

Prepare cost variance reports and explanations, tender comparisons, post bid analysis, cost reduction strategies and recommendations.





Maintain current construction cost data based on historical costs, market research and indices in the application of a computerized cost estimating system.

Provide mechanical trade cost information to the Project Teams for inclusion into budgets, schedules and cash flows.

Liaise with various EC&E; Branch management and staff, other client Branches, external agencies, consultants and suppliers to obtain facts and cost information pertinent to the performance of the estimating work.

Review and comment on foreign cost estimates to ensure accuracy, comprehensiveness and consistency with the E&C; Branch estimating guidelines and procedures.

Maintain files and records of work.

Working Conditions

Office-based

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years in a large engineering and/or general contracting and/or cost consultant firm specializing in large multi-faceted projects.

Considerable working experience in a large engineering and/or general contracting and/or cost consultant firm specializing in large multi-faceted projects.

Hands on experience in the preparation of all ranges of estimates from feasibility study to definitive.

Education:

Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in the engineering technology field or related discipline or a combination of education,



training and experience deemed to be equivalent.

Licenses OR Certifications:

Holds a Professional certification with OACETT, CIQS, AACE International, PMI and/or other relevant technical associations.

Skills and Competencies:

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Expert understanding of general estimating systems (CostX, HCSS, etc.)

Expert estimating skills and knowledge of the estimating elements such as bidding, budgeting, project life cycle, cash flows, forecasting, cost control baseline, and project versus product cost

Proficient in general Estimating concepts and practices

Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence

Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices

Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths

Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development abilities

Effectively lead a small estimating team

Competent to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

Demonstrated resource management skills with a focus on availability, limits, constraints, and allocation

Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership

Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities

Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)

Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven envi

📌 Senior Mechanical Estimator (Toronto)
🏢 Accenture Construct
📍 Toronto