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Estimator (Substations)Valard • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Estimator (Substations)

Estimator (Substations)

Valard • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2 days ago
Salary
CA$100,000.00–CA$130,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Substations group is currently looking to add an Estimator to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Winnipeg, MB or Toronto, ON.

Reporting to the Manager, Substation Estimating, we are seeking an experienced estimator who has knowledge and experience in Electrical Utility Construction with a strong preference for experience with Substations or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Proven ability compiling cost estimates, assessing material, labour and equipment required, analyzing quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers as well as supporting competitive tender packages, while ensuring that the contract can be carried out profitably, is key.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • Post-Secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Journeyman Electrician or other related education
  • 5 years of utility construction industry experience with demonstrated estimating exposure and/or 3 years industry specific estimating experience projects ranging from $1M to $50M
  • Experience in EPC estimating / execution and preparing written deliverables for bid submissions
  • Demonstrated experience with InEight Estimating Software
  • Technical knowledge of estimating practices, techniques and equipment, including indirect and conceptual estimating techniques and theories
  • Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule
  • Ability to read drawings and specifications
  • Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness

Benefits

This position offers a base salary range of $100,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

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