Estimator (Substations)

Description

• Review and incorporate historical data from estimates received, contracts awarded by the EPC Contractor and final actual project costs into Valard's cost model
• Review and understand Design Basis, Engineering Design Documents, and Basis of Estimate
• 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
• 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)
• Provide estimating input on complex "conceptual" projects
• Prepare written deliverables for bid submission (i.e. understanding of work, assumptions, execution plans)
• Attend and assist in project planning sessions and team meetings to provide estimating input
• Provide guidance for non-estimating personnel on their estimating related requirements
• Develop or assist in the development of preliminary project schedules
• 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
• Develop relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates
• Format estimates in Owners Reporting format

Requirements

• Experience in EPC estimating / execution and preparing written deliverables for bid submissions
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
• Technical knowledge of estimating practices, techniques and equipment, including indirect and conceptual estimating techniques and theories
• Post-Secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Journeyman Electrician or other related education
• Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness
• Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule
• 3+ years' estimating experience in projects ranging from $1M to $50M
• 10 years of utility construction industry experience with demonstrated estimating exposure or 5 years industry specific estimating experience
• Demonstrated experience with InEight Estimating Software
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Interface and communicate effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance