Offer summary

Qualifications:

Electrical Technologist Diploma and/or Journeyman Electrician, Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred., 3+ years of experience in the Electric Utility Industry with estimating knowledge of electric distribution, transmission, and substation projects., Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project or Primavera., Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. Self-driven and a team player..

Key responsibilities:

Prepare complete proposals and cost estimates for electric transmission, distribution, substation, generation, and industrial projects.

Assist project teams in tracking and understanding the basis of cost estimates throughout the project life-cycle.

Participate in project post mortem review meetings and assist in the preparation of change orders.

Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities for high voltage electrical projects.

Job description

Role

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the role of the Project Estimator is to prepare engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) cost estimates and is responsible to deliver a complete proposal for high voltage electrical projects. The Project Estimator identifies value engineering and other cost saving opportunities for the organization.

Responsibilities

Prepare complete proposals while ensuring compliancy with RFP requirements. This includes the preparation of complete cost estimates for electric transmission, distribution, substation, generation and industrial projects
Prepare Project Specific Environmental Plan
Hand-off all estimates to the PM group after contract award
Assist project team with the project life-cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
Participate in project post mortem review meetings
General Tasks as required

Requirements

Electrical Technologist Diploma and/or Journeyman Electrician, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field is preferred
Candidate must possess experience in understanding blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labour estimates for projects and services
3 or more years of experience in the Electric Utility Industry and/or possessing estimating knowledge of electric distribution, transmission and substation projects is preferred
Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
Proficiency in all applications within Microsoft Office Suite
Must excel in analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Self-driven and have the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time
A team player whom is able to work with various partners from start until finish
Travel may be necessary throughout Canada – must hold a valid driver’s license

Benefits