Senior Estimator

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada TransAlta Full time

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Overview the content of all Request for Proposal (RFP) (ROI) Capital Relationship Customers documents to determine the scope of work and required pricing elements for inclusion within the estimate. Receives, prioritizes, and distributes quote requests to vendors and subcontractors; analyzes responses for accuracy, completeness, and efficacy per request and project schedule milestones.

Uses standardized tools and processes to prepare accurate, competitive, and timely project cost and schedule estimates. Completes take-offs to calculate estimate quantities and units of work for EPC Owner and Balance of Plant (BOP) self-perform construction scopes of work, DC, and AC electrical systems. And all related components.

Quantifies resources and production rates for systems for utility power generation and distribution self-perform construction cost estimation. Determines impacts to estimates based on local labor requirements, current commodity pricing, and client’s project specifications. Identifies project risks and records in Risk Register during the preparation of estimates.

Creates estimate-related bid proposal documents to meet RFP submittal requirements, such as Statement of Value (SOV), client-provided technical forms, and Assumptions Clarifications Exclusions (ACE) documents. Gathers details and maintains current market data to accurately estimate construction, material, and soft costs associated with project construction.

Familiarity with design-build construction methods, utilizing creative thought processes and experience to produce production-based cost estimates with detailed costs for resource budget estimates. Ability to complete quantity take-offs from construction plans and compile indicative budgets in the absence of engineered documents.

Experience with estimating software; experience with HCSS Heavy Bid is beneficial. Ability to evaluate site conditions from plans, geotechnical reports, and/or site visits to create cost estimates utilizing the best labor, equipment, and material resources for the most competitive and accurate proposal estimates. Ability to apply varying levels of detail for both indicative and hard bid proposals.

Strong skills in client and subcontractor interface and negotiation. Continuous improvement of internal Project Execution and Project Management standards, processes, and procedures to optimize project delivery. Leadership and fostering development of a high-skill, high-performance team.

The position will appeal to an experienced, well-rounded Senior Estimator who thrives in dynamic and collaborative team environments and has interest in being part of an ambitious build-out of renewable energy assets.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership Expectations

  1. Act as a trusted advisor to the key stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships with business leaders to develop a clear understanding of business needs.
  2. Leads a team of contributing estimators for respective SOWs to prepare accurate, competitive, and timely estimates for Bid-Build and EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) construction Request for Proposals (RFPs).
  3. Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to estimators and associate estimators.
  4. Reviews all estimate entries for accuracy of whole-project scope activity costs.
  5. Analyzes multi-discipline estimated expenses related to client RFP information, design, and costs to complete the estimate.
  6. Assists in compiling historical cost data for projects.
  7. Coordinates and schedules Estimating Handoff Meeting.
  8. Leads the project estimating team in preparing documents and presentations at the meeting and is the point of contact for follow-up action requested by the project construction team.

Commitment to a strong psychologically safe culture

  1. Promote cross-collaboration within other business units and break down silos.
  2. Set priorities and enforce agreed deadlines.
  3. Drive for results with a strong execution ability.
  4. Apply consistent performance management, coaching, feedback, and corrective action.
  5. Actively demonstrate TransAlta values and implement a culture of learning, purpose, and results.

Project Support and Oversight

Collaborates with project-assigned Preconstruction Manager for engineering support services and deliverables as the estimate basis. Collaborates with Preconstruction Manager Development and Proposal Scheduler for alignment of estimated resources and duration represented in project estimate to achieve client-defined milestones identified within the project schedule.

Collaborates with Proposal Coordinator and Preconstruction Manager to assemble proposals during bidding. Presents project scope, identified risks, and cost estimates for Operations and Executive reviews.

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