Estimator - Powerline Construction

Overview

Estimate costs and manage bids for powerline construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• take‑offs
• cost estimating
• bid integration
• staffing model
• subcontractor solicitation
• team alignment

Tasks

-Prepares work take-offs and estimates on utility projects including costs of materials, labour and equipment required for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications -Integrates requirements from drawing specifications, terms and conditions into bid. Conducts through reviews RFI's prior to submission. -Creates and reviews indirect staffing models, project and execution schedules, and execution strategy, ensuring constructability and alignment with the estimate, in collaboration with operations input. -Develops estimates by creating and verifying direct and indirect costs. Additionally, assigns and manages bid package responsibilities. -Leads estimate reviews and facilitates the development of bid clarifications. -Leads subcontractor and supplier solicitation. Reviews and analyzes quotes, providing data to support subcontractor selection for all bids, including large and complex bids. -Establishes and maintains alignment between Utilities and other business unit estimating teams.

Requirements

• powerline estimating
• communication
• estimating software
• construction drawings
• construction experience
• contract negotiation

What You Bring

-5 + years’ experience estimating powerline construction projects -Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt message to audience; ability to coach and guide other team members -Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software -Thorough knowledge and understanding of trade-related drawings and specifications, including understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess their level of completeness -10 + years construction industry experience -Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule -Experience with negotiating and resolving contractual risks, and recommending mitigation practices -Experience estimating both power transmission and distribution work an asset -Some travel will be required to site and/or office locations within Western Canada -Experience estimating other utility work (gas and telecom) an asset

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Benefits

-Flexible working conditions – both home and office based -Compensation: $88, 000 - $121, 600 Annually

About Ledcor

-The company has been building a legacy of delivering projects across multiple sectors. -Operates throughout North America, offering a wide range of construction and infrastructure services. -Their expertise spans from residential and commercial construction to industrial and heavy civil projects. -They manage large-scale projects in energy, utilities, water resources, and transportation industries. -With decades of experience, they have developed a reputation for tackling complex, large-scale developments. -Their portfolio includes everything from skyscrapers to power plants, bridges, and pipeline systems. -They have a rich history of successfully completing multi-faceted projects, making them a trusted partner in construction. -From urban developments to remote infrastructure, their ability to adapt and deliver is unmatched. -Unique in its broad service offerings, they work on both public and private sector projects with a focus on quality and innovation.

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