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Mechanical Estimator

  • Calgary, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Aug 27, 2026
  • 1 position

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Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Aug 27, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Mechanical Estimator will develop estimate plans and coordinate with project teams to prepare total project estimates and risk analyses. They are also responsible for maintaining a library of local rates and providing solutions to complex project problems.

Job details

Overview As a Mechanical Estimator at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients. The Opportunity In this role you will: Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team Help the development of the total project estimate Help prepare the total Project Basis of Estimate and the Estimate Risk Analysis, making cost contingency recommendations to the project team Analyze and make recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization, project objectives and guidelines Maintain a library of current local rates for use in all estimates We would love to hear from you if you: Have grown your experience as an Estimator over 5 years with increasing levels of scope and responsibility in a construction environment Have demonstrated experience using estimating systems such as Sage Timberline, InEight, or CostX Have a degree or comparable experience in a construction related discipline Are RICS, CEP or CPE chartered or are on the path to complete it. We can help! Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing Are detail orientated and quality focused Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

What you’ll do

The Mechanical Estimator will develop estimate plans and coordinate with project teams to prepare total project estimates and risk analyses. They are also responsible for maintaining a library of local rates and providing solutions to complex project problems.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in construction estimating and proficiency with systems like Sage Timberline, InEight, or CostX. A degree in a construction-related discipline is required, and professional chartership (RICS, CEP, or CPE) is preferred.

Listed skills

  • Communication · Preferred
  • Detail-oriented · Preferred
  • Relationship Building · Preferred
  • Construction Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Estimating
  • Sage Timberline
  • InEight
  • CostX
  • Project Estimation
  • Risk Analysis
  • Cost Contingency
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Relationship Building
  • Construction Management
  • Sage 300 Construction And Real Estate
  • Construction Estimating
  • Construction
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Project Management
  • Business Strategies

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Consulting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Mechanical Estimator
  • Estimator
  • Valuers and Loss Assessors
  • Cost Estimators

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