Estimator (Civil Earthwork)

Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE : PWR | Fortune : 192) is the largest specialty contractor with the most highly trained and skilled workforce in North America – providing fully integrated infrastructure solutions for the electric power, underground utility, renewable energy, industrial and telecommunications industries.  Every moment of every day, people all over North America rely on energy solutions provided by Quanta Services and its customers. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – playing a key role in accelerating a people-centered energy transition and building a better world for generations to come.

Quanta Canada Renewables is a new entity within the Quanta family of companies, dedicated to providing the premier turnkey solutions for the full engineering and construction of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in Canada.  As an Estimator, you will be able to shape the development of a new organization’s processes and procedures while leveraging industry-leading best practices, decades of expertise, and the support of the largest utility contractor in North America to support the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future for Canada.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Estimator (Civil Earthwork) is responsible for the planning and coordination efforts to produce comprehensive project cost estimates for grading activities on utility-scale wind and solar projects.  Working in conjunction with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent, the Estimator will determine contractor and labor needs, calculate job profitability, prepare and submit bids, and maintain cost databases.

Location : Downtown Calgary office.  Travel to (potential) project sites is required prior to proposal submission and required during project construction.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

1.       Project Planning & Estimation

Advanced site evaluation & terrain modeling

• Analyze topographic data, lidar scans, and drone imagery to develop detailed digital terrain models.
• Identify grading constraints related to turbine pads, solar array rows, access roads, and drainage paths.
• Conduct pre-bid site visits to assess real-world topographic conditions, access limitations, drainage patterns, and environmental constraints that may not be fully captured in digital models or survey data; incorporate field observations into grading strategy and cost estimates.
• Evaluate slope stability, erosion potential, and constructability in remote or environmentally sensitive areas.

Cut / fill analysis & earthwork optimization

Material weight & hauling calculations

Cost estimation & bid development

Technical collaboration & design feedback

Regulatory compliance & documentation

2.       Customer Service & Coordination

3.       Procurement & Vendor Management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Benefits

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

Quanta is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and complete range of employee benefits.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education, experience best meets the need of this position. Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.