Senior Estimator

2 months ago


Calgary, Canada TransAlta Corporation Full time
TransAlta

Job Type: Full time - Salaried

Work Arrangement: Full Time Office

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. p>

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Project Delivery & Construction team as a Senior Estimator. This is a pivotal position within our organization where you'll provide active leadership, support and guidance to our Project and Construction teams and ensure projects are delivered using best industry practices. The Senior Estimator will report directly to the Executive Vice President, Projects, Delivery & Construction, and is integral in managing accurate, cost competitive and timely estimates for the Company’s renewable energy and T&D construction business and in providing guidance across a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy construction projects ($100M+).

The Senior Estimator will prepare cost estimates for renewable energy and utility-owned battery energy storage systems (wind) Solar, Gas, Hydro with a complete understanding of the interrelationship of the cost of labor, material, equipment, and productivity in the unit costs used at each level of an estimate.

Your expertise is integral across the project life cycle, as well as your collaborative work with Lead Developers, Project Managers, and Supply Chain partners to deliver predictable project outcomes and successful project execution.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Overview the content of all Request for Proposal (RFP) 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Experience with estimating software; li>
  • 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.
  • 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.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • 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.
  • Reviews all estimate entries for accuracy of whole-project scope activity costs.
  • Assists in compiling historical cost data for projects.
  • Promote cross-collaboration within other business units and break down silos.
  • 4 or more years of experience leading a team of estimators for specific project pursuit estimates, preferred.
  • Experience with EPC and BOP estimate structure to create proposals for large-scale and utility-grade renewable energy power plant construction projects.
  • Demonstrates thorough understanding of tasks and processes associated with constructing utility-grade renewable energy projects.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, OneNote, Teams), and SharePoint.
  • Ability to travel to sites to review site conditions during the proposal phase.
  • Ability to drive innovation of new processes while supporting corporate standards for quality.

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community.


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