Estimator - Powerline Construction

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Ledcor Construction, Inc. Full time

Description

You are an Estimator with Powerline Construction experience who will be responsible for creating cost estimates and preparation of estimating packages in relation to quantity takeoffs, cost buildups, studies, budgets, subtrade solicitation, and competitive bid comparisons to support our projects. You will report to the Senior Estimator and will solve complex problems by offering innovative perspectives on existing solutions, exercising judgment based on the analysis of diverse information sources.

Essential Responsibilities:

- Integrates requirements from drawing specifications, terms and conditions into bid. Conducts thorough reviews of RFI's prior to submission.

- Prepares 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.

- Leads subcontractor and supplier solicitation. Reviews and analyzes quotes, providing data to support subcontractor selection for all bids, including large and complex bids.

- Develops estimates by creating and verifying direct and indirect costs. Additionally, assigns and manages bid package responsibilities.

- Creates and reviews indirect staffing models, project and execution schedules, and execution strategy, ensuring constructability and alignment with the estimate, in collaboration with operations input.

- Leads estimate reviews and facilitates the development of bid clarifications.

- Establishes and maintains alignment between Utilities and other business unit estimating teams.

Qualifications:

- 5 + years’ experience estimating powerline construction projects.

- 10 + years construction industry experience.

- Experience estimating both power transmission and distribution work is an asset.

- Experience estimating other utility work (gas and telecom) is an asset.

- On-the-tools construction experience is an asset.

- Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software.

- Thorough knowledge and understanding of trade-related drawings and specifications, including understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess their level of completeness.

- Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule.

- Experience with negotiating and resolving contractual risks, and recommending mitigation practices.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt message to audience; ability to coach and guide other team members.

Working Conditions:

- Flexible working conditions – both home and office based.

- Some travel will be required to site and/or office locations within Western Canada.

Compensation

$88,000 - $121,600 Annually. This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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