Senior Cost Estimator

Gathers information on project scope of work and contracting plans and assists in the establishment of the project work breakdown structure in preparation for estimating.

Develops and manages the estimating work package or activities for the project, reviews the work packages of others for completeness vs the project scope before incorporating in the project estimate.

Communicates with, and reviews the work and progress of assigned company staff, consultants and contractors and completed works to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results and adherence to accepted engineering practice and procedures, and with the project work breakdown structure.

Prepares information to support regulatory processes

Prepares for, coordinates, conducts or presents estimates at management review meetings or at meetings addressing issues related to the estimate/schedule in a project.

Reviews final estimate package and ensure it meets all the requirements and comments from reviewers prior to final approvals/acceptance of the estimate.

Provides input to and review of contract specifications and tender packages for bid-ability assessment, and to the contract schedule of payment

Analyze and report various attributes such as contractor progress, contract variance and complex change requests from vendors, and overall analysis to support the estimating process or overall project performance.

Supervises, coaches and mentors other staff in the department, which may include both the company employees and consultants.

Bachelor of engineering degree in the Electrical or Civil disciplines; preference will be given to candidates with an electrical engineering background

Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)

A minimum Eight (8) years of combined experience in engineering and construction including at least Four (4) years related experience in heavy industrial projects estimating and scheduling working on varied complex utility contracts projects up to or in excess of $100 million in total project value. This experience should be primarily in the area of estimating rather than project control. Preferably this experience is for power utility transmission lines (overhead & underground) and substation related projects.

Demonstrated proficiency as a senior estimator with a solid understanding of estimating principles and practices, including risk, accuracy, Monte Carlo/Valid Risk simulations, market and industry conditions.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with multi-discipline engineering design (electrical, protection and control, civil, geotechnical, etc.)

Working knowledge of project management principles

Knowledge of, and experience with estimating and scheduling software and proficiency with MS Office (including MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint), and ability to develop and work with computer models.

Well-developed and highly proficient English verbal and written communications skills,.

Excellent leadership, facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Have a high level of initiative and ability to juggle multiple assignments and competing priorities.

Have demonstrated planning, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills and the good judgment to develop innovative estimating and planning techniques and to apply practical knowledge in the analysis and resolution of problems