Estimator; Substations Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Engineering

Position: Estimator (Substations)

Our Substations group is currently looking to add an Estimator to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Winnipeg, MB or Toronto, ON.

Reporting to the Manager, Substation Estimating, we are seeking an experienced estimator who has knowledge and experience in Electrical Utility Construction with a strong preference for experience with Substations or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Proven ability compiling cost estimates, assessing material, labour and equipment required, analyzing quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers as well as supporting competitive tender packages, while ensuring that the contract can be carried out profitably, is key.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for cost engineering and management review

Assemble estimates from various sources into a complete and final estimate for the company with Engineering support as required

Review and validate outsourced estimates with support from engineering

Review and incorporate historical data from estimates received, contracts awarded by the EPC Contractor and final actual project costs into Valard’s cost model

Format estimates in Owners Reporting format.

Review and understand Design Basis, Engineering Design Documents, and Basis of Estimate

Prepare written deliverables for bid submission ( understanding of work, assumptions, execution plans)

Provide estimating input on complex “conceptual” projects

Provide guidance for non-estimating personnel on their estimating related requirements

Attend and assist in project planning sessions and team meetings to provide estimating input

Interface and communicate effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts

Develop relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates

Develop or assist in the development of general and project specific plans for execution, sequencing, and logistics (including, when required, construction and work procedures for specific activities related to a bid)

Develop or assist in the development of preliminary project schedules

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Journeyman Electrician or other related education

5 years of utility construction industry experience with demonstrated estimating exposure and/or 3 years industry specific estimating experience projects ranging from $1M to $50M

Experience in EPC estimating / execution and preparing written deliverables for bid submissions

Demonstrated experience with InEight Estimating Software

Technical knowledge of estimating practices, techniques and equipment, including indirect and conceptual estimating techniques and theories

Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule

Ability to read drawings and specifications

Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness

Benefits

This position offers a base salary range of $100,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.