Renewable Energy Project Estimator

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Quanta Canada Renewables Full time

Position Overview:

The Renewable Energy Project Estimator is responsible for planning and coordinating project cost estimates for utility-scale wind and solar projects. They will work with the project manager and site superintendent to determine contractor and labor needs, calculate job profitability, and prepare and submit bids.

The estimator will leverage industry-leading best practices, decades of expertise, and the support of the largest utility contractor in North America to deliver consistency, quality, and productivity to drive profitability for all Quanta Canada Renewables projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop initial project-specific schedules in conjunction with the project manager, engineering design, scheduling, field accounting, and construction staff
  2. Collaborate with project managers, field leadership, and engineers to identify Lean process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data strategies
  3. Develop crew-based production estimates based on research and historic productivities, and develop proposal documents for submittal and leads proposal presentation to clients
  4. Prepare bid review with estimation methodology, assumptions, historical data analysis, risk and opportunity matrix development to facilitate decision-making specific to margins
  5. Collaborate with engineering teams throughout the design process to ensure clarity with and constructability of designs

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of project design and integrated EPC processes, as well as the ability to segment construction means and methods and assign crew-based productions. They will also have experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6 preferred) and estimating software (Hard Dollar experience a plus).

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree in construction science, construction management, engineering, or equivalent is required, along with 4-6 years of estimating experience in the power generation industry. The candidate will also have thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in renewable energy construction work activities.



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