Project Estimator

Role

Reporting to the Regional Director and closely aligned with the Estimating Manager, the Lead Estimator is a senior technical role responsible for overseeing estimating efforts within a specific division of the company. This position performs and leads the development of complete and competitive EPC proposals, coordinates divisional estimating workflows, and supports preconstruction planning. While not a formal people manager, the Lead Estimator mentors junior and intermediate estimators, ensures estimating standards are upheld, and works closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, project controls, and construction to deliver high-quality proposals.

The Lead Estimator acts as the primary estimating authority within their division and serves as a technical escalation point for complex estimates.

• Support the coordination of estimating activities among divisional team members to meet proposal deadlines and client requirements
• Review and validate divisional estimates, identifying risks, scope gaps, and opportunities for value engineering through preliminary review stages
• Act as technical lead for pricing strategy, methodology, and commercial alignment within the division in alignment with the Preconstruction Management direction
• Act as a representative for the core values of Rising Edge
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and coaching to junior and intermediate estimators within the division
• Review and support improvement of divisional estimating tools, templates, and standard practices
• Participate in onboarding and training support for new estimating staff
• Independently evaluate RFP packages to determine project scope, commercial requirements, risk, and constructability
• Prepare detailed, multi-discipline EPC cost estimates for renewable, distribution, substation, generation, and industrial electrical projects
• Collaborate with preconstruction team members and supporting cross-functional stakeholders to develop scope, pricing, execution plans, and schedules
• Lead the development of full proposal packages, including:
• Execution plans
• Cost breakdowns and assumptions
• Project schedules using MS Project or Primavera
• Risk registers and mitigation strategies
• Optional pricing and alternate methodologies
• Environmental, Safety, Quality, and ITP Plans
• Executive summaries
• Coordinate and conduct site visits to inform constructability reviews and field-level data gathering
• Review technical documents (e.g., drawings, DBMs, specs) and identify scope gaps or conflicts
• Engage and communicate with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to secure and validate pricing inputs
• Maintain a record of all estimate basis throughout the development of a proposal
• Lead internal estimate reviews and provide detailed justifications and breakdowns to internal stakeholders
• Conduct final bid submission reviews with the appropriate internal signing authorities
• Participate in strategy development for complex proposals, including alternative methods, value engineering options, and cost-saving opportunities
• Provide peer reviews and support quality control of estimates prepared by others
• Assist in the continuous improvement of estimating tools, templates, and standard practices
• Informally mentor junior estimating staff through task collaboration and technical feedback
• Conduct formal estimate hand-off meetings with the Project Management team after contract award
• Assist with the preparation and submission of change orders and scope adjustments
• Participate in project close-out and post-mortem reviews to support continuous improvement
• Attend regular estimating team meetings to share updates, challenges, and lessons learned
• Support the use of CRM systems to track proposal status, client interactions, and business development metrics, ensuring accurate and timely data entry
• Submit accurate and timely administrative documentation, including daily timesheets
• Contribute to the maintenance of historical cost data and continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating team

• Post‑secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred. Certification as a Journeyman…