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Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Mechanical Estimator, COM
Toronto
Job No. 1480
Job Description
You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”
You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.
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- (Internal Title: Estimation IV)
- Responsible for preparing various types of mechanical trade construction cost estimates in support of the Capital Program and Major Projects.
- Cost estimates will be required for complex mechanical services related to transit systems and industrial building applications for new construction and repair/renovation projects.
- 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 TTC 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
- With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 14 years of experience in in a large engineering and general contracting and cost consultant firm specializing in large multi-faceted projects.
- Bachelor's degree in the Engineering Technology field or related discipline
- Considerable working experience in a large engineering and/or general contracting 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.
- Holds a Professional certification with OACETT, CIQS, AACE International, PMI or other relevant technical association
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Strong understanding of Estimating core processes and procedures
- Demonstrate skill in performing all levels and types of estimating, quantification, pricing, cost analysis, escalation, and contingency analysis
- Proven technical excellence with the ability to inspire confidence in the integrity of the estimate
- Extensive knowledge of engineering performance, manual labor performance, equipment production, and derivation of manual and non-manual wage or salary rates
- Expert capability to understand current industry and technical developments, bond and insurance terminology and pricing, currency exchange impacts, and hedging arrangements
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in general Estimating systems (CostX, HCSS, etc.)
- Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate 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 environment
- Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
- Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
- Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
- Capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
- Competent to understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
- Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
- Proven success in providing leadership for project teams by building and motivating them to meet project goals and adhere to their responsibilities and project milestones
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
Ontario $120,000 to $170,000
