Atco Frontec
Provides remote workforce accommodations, facilities management, defence & disaster support worldwide.
1 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
6,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
mechanical design
cost estimating
bid packages
vendor quotations
load calculations
handover packages
Our Engineering & Design team is looking for a Mechanical Estimator to join their mighty team. In this role you will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely mechanical bids based on project cost and preconstruction requirements. Key duties include developing preliminary designs, sizing and selecting equipment, coordinating with designers, sourcing quotations, and creating mechanical specifications using ATCO’s estimating software. This is an in‑office, full‑time, permanent role based in Calgary, AB.
- Prepare preliminary mechanical designs and pricing for project bids.
- Maintain and update mechanical price book items and estimating software assemblies to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Assemble and submit complete bid packages to the Sales team, including timely submission of bids.
- Coordinate and facilitate commercial and technical reviews.
- Collaborate with plant teams to review and validate labour hour estimates.
- Design HVAC and plumbing systems, including load calculations, system specifications, and pricing based on preliminary layouts.
- Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations to support accurate cost estimates.
- Participate in design meetings and project kick‑off sessions to align on scope and expectations.
- Support successful project transitions by preparing and delivering comprehensive handover packages.
Requirements
mechanical design
4+ years
bluebeam
construction
excel
organizational
- Completed a Technical Program in Mechanical Design.
- 4+ years of experience in mechanical design or estimating.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam software is an asset.
- Hands‑on construction experience is considered an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Strong aptitude for learning and integrating new technologies with ease.
Benefits
ATCO Structures is a worldwide leader in modular design, manufacturing, and construction. Through our solutions to workforce accommodation, office and commercial buildings, classrooms, hospitals, and hotels we’ve re‑imagined how permanent and temporary modular facilities can help communities of all kinds. We invite you to come build your career with ATCO Structures. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for your next career challenge or just starting your career journey, ATCO’s diverse portfolio across the globe provides our employees ample opportunity for career stability, growth, training, and development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits plan.
- Wellness day to pamper mental health, plus vacation and flex days.
- Diverse, inclusive, safety‑oriented culture.
- Ongoing support from leadership toward professional growth.
- Onsite gym and reflection room.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
$22B Assets
Part of ATCO Ltd.
Frontec is part of ATCO Ltd., a public energy and infrastructure group with CA$22 billion in assets.
~6.5K Employees
ATCO Workforce
ATCO Ltd., the parent company, employs approximately 6,500 people globally.
13M+ Work Hours
Safety Achievement
Frontec has achieved over 13 million work-hours without a lost-time incident, highlighting its strong safety culture.
- Born from Canada’s frontier spirit, it began supplying technical services and logistical support in northern Canada.
- Operates globally, managing remote camps, military bases, disaster zones, mines, and infrastructure projects.
- Delivers turnkey modular structures, lodgings, facility maintenance, fire prevention, site services, defence support, and emergency response.
- Remote-site expertise spans the High Arctic to Afghanistan deserts, excelling in challenging environments.
- Typical projects include worker camps, fire prevention system installations, NORAD radar station support, and disaster relief deployments.
- Expanding into new defence and government sectors, forming strategic ties with NATO, NORAD, Inuit, and Indigenous partners.
- Integrates design, manufacturing, installation, and operations—offering a seamless, end-to-end service chain.
- Evolved from 'Frontier Technologies', balancing deep heritage with cutting-edge readiness worldwide.
Culture + Values
- Integrity – We are accountable to our stakeholders, acting with honesty, transparency, and fairness.
- Collaboration – We are committed to working together to achieve shared goals.
- Innovation – We actively pursue creative and efficient solutions to exceed expectations.
- Safety – We prioritize the health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities.
- Sustainability – We integrate sustainable practices to ensure long-term success.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by the specified year.
- Active involvement in reducing environmental footprint through efficient energy use.
- Commitment to responsible resource management and continuous innovation to reduce carbon emissions.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- Focus on increasing gender diversity across leadership roles.
- Ongoing efforts to ensure equitable opportunities and support for underrepresented groups in the workforce.