Cost Estimator

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As a Senior Electrical Estimator at Stantec, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating large electrical cost estimates. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of cost estimators, schedulers, and construction engineers in Stantec s construction engineering group. You will be responsible for coordinating teams of discipline estimators, and the position will frequently require the direct estimating of at least one other project discipline.

The position will have responsibility to support exciting, complex projects throughout the world ranging from approximately $1 million to $2 billion. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and development of electrical cost estimates and assist schedulers (as needed) with project development milestones. Stantec takes a measured approach to workplace flexibility and choice for employee’s workplaces. Our goal is to strike the optimal balance between providing flexibility, sustaining successful teams, and optimizing productivity for the benefit of our employees, projects, and clients.

We value a vibrant, healthy, enriching workplace culture that considers employee well-being and work-life balance so our people can bring their best to work every day. This position will have flexibility in working from home or a Stantec US office and may require some domestic and possibly international travel.

• A Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive electrical estimating experience working with contract values more than $1 Million.

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, and processes.

• Extensive technical knowledge of electrical cost/estimating, engineering design, and construction practice and applicable standards and procedures.

• Knowledge in one or more of the following estimating disciplines:
  High Voltage, Solar, instrumentation, Process Plants, AACE guidelines. National Electrical Code.

• Advanced understanding of different contract methods and how they apply to estimating.

• Experience with Sage Timberline Estimating, On-Screen Take-Off, MCASES MII, IPE, HCSS or other databased estimating platforms.

• Experience utilizing MS Project or Primavera P6 schedule software.

• Ability to travel for site reconnaissance and interfacing with clients and stakeholders (domestic and some international travel may be periodically required).

• Experience working with other discipline estimators to develop a comprehensive project estimate.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost estimating projects.

• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.

• Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills.

• Ability work collaboratively with a virtual team to execute project deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or related Field Construction Experience is required.

• Minimum ten (10) years of combined experience in an estimating and construction role is required. Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ…