Estimator - Utilities

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