Mechanical Estimator

Description:

Yorktowne Air Inc. is a Local 787 Union mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC/R, retrofit, and building performance solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across the GTA and Ontario.

For over 25 years, we have delivered high-performance mechanical solutions across multi-residential, retirement homes, corporate offices, food processing facilities, commercial plazas, and institutional buildings. As we continue expanding into full-scope mechanical services and energy optimization, we are building a high-performance estimating team that drives profitable, strategic growth.

Why Join Yorktowne Air?

· Be part of a fast-growing mechanical contractor scaling into larger commercial and institutional projects

· Work directly with leadership on strategic bids and project pursuit decisions

· Exposure to service retrofits, capital replacements, tenant fit-outs, and performance-driven upgrades

· Opportunity to grow into Senior Estimator or Pre-Construction Manager

· High-impact role in a nimble, entrepreneurial organization

Position Overview

Yorktowne Air is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially astute Mechanical Estimator with minimum 3–5+ years of experience in commercial or industrial HVAC/mechanical construction.

You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and strategic estimates that result in awarded contracts.

Beyond takeoffs, this position requires strong judgment, risk identification, subcontractor coordination, and the ability to align estimating strategy with operational capacity and long-term client relationships.

This role offers direct exposure to leadership and the opportunity to help shape the future of Yorktowne’s retrofit estimating strategy.

This is a hybrid position, with a combination of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility based on project demands and team requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Tendering

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
• Prepare complete cost estimates including labour, material, equipment, subcontractor pricing, and general conditions
• Utilize estimating software and Excel-based costing models
• Analyze incomplete drawings and apply experience-based judgment to fill scope gaps
• Develop detailed labour breakdowns aligned with union rates and project type
• Review and interpret specifications, addenda, and bid documents
• Ensure all bid requirements and submission criteria are met
• Typical project values range from $50K to $3M across retrofit, tenant fit-out, and base-building mechanical scopes.

Strategic Bid Development

• Identify bid opportunities and present them to the team
• Participate in go/no-go decision discussions
• Identify risks, exclusions, and value engineering opportunities
• Assist in developing win strategies for targeted pursuits
• Review competitor landscape and market conditions

Collaboration & Project Handoff

• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and post-bid reviews
• Participate in turnover meetings with Project Managers and Operations
• Support budget development for awarded projects
• Contribute to historical cost database and lessons learned tracking

Supplier & Subcontractor Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and sub-trades
• Secure competitive and compliant pricing
• Evaluate subcontractor scope completeness and risk exposure