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Estimator - Utilities

Black & McDonaldScarborough, ON
Full-time

Black & McDonald is actively seeking a Utility Estimator to join our Southern Ontario Utilities team.The successful candidate will lead the team’s analysis of cost estimates and preparation of elec...Show more

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Adecco CanadaScarborough, Ontario, Canada
Full-time +1
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Adecco is currently hiring a full-time experienced.In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing high-quality materials and services, negotiating supplier agreements, and maintaining efficient...Show more

Site Administrator (Nuclear)

Black & McDonald LimitedPickering, Ontario, Canada
Full-time

Black & McDonald's Power Generation Region team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for y...Show more

Purchasing and Inventory Intern

UmbraScarborough, ON, CA
Full-time
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Trans Continental Hardware (TCH) is a distributor of industrial components and foam products which supplies enclosure hardware, laminates, electronic components, foam inserts and speaker parts to N...Show more

Outside Account Manager

Herman's Supply CompanyPickering
Full-time

To grow the customer base and product lines in a designated sales territory.Sales and margin targets must be met and exceeded by product line and sales territory.The majority of your time will be s...Show more

Assistant General Manager - Campus Food Services

AramarkScarborough, ON, CA
Full-time

Reporting to General Manager, the Assistant General Manager oversees the daily Aramark foodservice at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus.The Assistant General Manager is responsible for t...Show more

Maintenance Specialist - 12 month contract

Bimbo CanadaScarborough, ON, Canada
Temporary

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks.We produce and distribute more than 1,000 ...Show more

Food Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor

Pivotal Integrated HR SolutionsPickering, ON, CA
Full-time

Food Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor.This role will report to the Site Manager and will be responsible for maintenance team employees.This position is ideal for an individual with a strong mix...Show more

25-202 - Fire Protection Designer - 24 month Contract - Pickering Onsite

CorGTAPickering, ON, Canada
Temporary

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE DESIGNING FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING SYSTEMS OR REVIEWING FROM INTERNAL PROJECT ENGINEERING COMPLIANCE **.Not a generalist fire inspection role.We have a great new opportunity...Show more

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Estimator - Utilities

Estimator - Utilities

Black & McDonaldScarborough, ON
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald is actively seeking a Utility Estimator to join our Southern Ontario Utilities team. The successful candidate will lead the team’s analysis of cost estimates and preparation of electrical/civil work take-offs on utility projects. They will provide technical support to project operations, with emphasis on electrical estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning, scheduling, and handling project change.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Prepares electrical/civil 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
  • Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations
  • Establishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
  • Initiate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
  • Participates in site meetings, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as required
  • Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic evaluation on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  • Assist in material and equipment purchasing for secured key projects
  • Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Holds Self and Others Accountable
  • Thorough and detail oriented
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Values and Respects Others
  • Creative yet analytical by nature

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in:

  • Construction Engineering Technology
  • Construction Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical trade school

The following certifications/designations are considered an asset

  • Electrical/Civil trades background
  • Gold Seal Certified (GSC)
  • Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years’ estimating experience on utility construction (substation) projects
  • Experience estimating underground utilities an asset
  • Experience in renewable construction projects (e.g. wind, solar, EV battery storage)
  • Experience in electrical equipment buildings (e.g. switchgears, relays)

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient user of:

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
  • Accubid, Bid2Win or any similar bidding software

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

  • Team events and outings year-round

  • One company with endless opportunities to learn and grow

  • A family business with family values

  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages

  • Ongoing investment in training and development

  • Empowered people with ambitious goals