Atco Frontec
Provides remote workforce accommodations, facilities management, defence & disaster support worldwide.
Mechanical Estimator
Prepare mechanical designs, cost estimates, and bid packages for project bids.
Job Highlights
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸bid packages
- ▸vendor quotations
- ▸load calculations
- ▸handover packages
What You Bring
• 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.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸4+ years
- ▸bluebeam
- ▸construction
- ▸excel
- ▸organizational
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.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time