Estimator Solar Bess

**Discover positive energy here**:

- Harnessing the power of the sun and wind to generate something big._

Your mission should you accept it:
Reports to: Lead Estimator

Job Location: Remote, supporting various projects across Canada, some site travel required

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Lead Estimator, the Junior/Intermediate Estimator works with the Senior Estimator to establish the quantities of equipment required, analyze the costs and contractual conditions for the realization of a potential project and assist in the preparation of bids to obtain the contract allowing Borea to build it.

Do you have what it takes? Positive energy and...
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 3-5+ years of relevant experience in estimating and experience on site is preferred
- Demonstrate an interest in the renewable energy sector
- Communicate easily in English and French, both orally and in writing
- Excellent proficiency in MS Project, Excel and knowledge of Bid2win is an asset
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity
- Excellent analytical skills, meticulousness and great attention to detail
- Versatility, autonomy and resourcefulness
- Excellent ability to handle pressure and stress.

What you will do to complete this mission successfully:

- Verify plans and specifications, collect all the documents required for the completion of the project (construction drawings, specifications, addendum, tender forms and general and special conditions)
- Participate in the analysis of drawings and specifications, contractual conditions and identify to the Chief
- Estimator the elements at risk or opportunities
- Coordinate, with external consultants, preliminary engineering and participate in the recommendation of the best solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials
- Prepare and send technical questions and answers (QRT) to clients
- Develop a plan on how to build and plan the project as well as the methods used
- Prepare the preliminary work schedule as well as the optimization of the sequence of work
- Prepare and send tender documents to qualified suppliers and subcontractors
- Participate in the analysis of the content of bids received from suppliers and subcontractors
- Extract quantities (number of cubic meters, length of roads, etc.) with the company's tools and provide detailed quantity readings
- Attend coordination meetings, site visits and assess the difficulty of the project to estimate
- Perform project cost estimates using the software used by the company
- Prepare the project's overheads (supervision, general conditions, offices, insurance, specific equipment, security, quality, etc.)
- Ensure that the estimate is structured according to the cost breakdowns of the different projects
- Be in constant communication with external consultants, subcontractors and suppliers during the tendering process until the contract is awarded
- Participate in the closing of bids
- Ensure that the submission is properly archived and do the post-mortem
- Following the contract of a project, participate in the handover meeting with the construction teams.

Borea values are part of the energy landscape. We prioritize **taking care of each other**, ensuring our teams operate in a healthy and safe environment. **With passion** and perseverance, **we embrace the challenges** that come our way. Borea channels its efforts, collaborating with various solar and wind construction partners, **to find innovative solutions**. Our goal is to uphold **the highest quality standards**, responsibly energizing future generations sustainably.
- Borea Construction is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce as well as an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly._