Estimator - Substations & Utilities

5 days ago

Scarborough, Canada Black & McDonald Limited Full time

**ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY**

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Prepare estimating of Design-build / EPC utility grade construction turnkey project, including the cost of Engineering, labour, equipment and materials for the supply and installation, with a focus on substations, renewable energy projects (wind, solar, battery storage) miscellaneous high voltage works.
- Preparing electrical / civil / structural take-offs for all labor, equipment and materials assigned to the project, based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
- Analyzes tender RFP, documents, drawings and specifications, proposals, addendums, legal requirements in preparation for pricing
- Collaborate and Develop relationships with Engineering, Operations, PM and Clients staff, key Subcontractors and other stakeholders as required
- Negotiate with vendors, subcontractors and trades and develop detailed quotations
- Pricing from Suppliers / Subcontractors and incorporates into estimate, 5
- Updates and maintains Bid2Win Software and database
- Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as required
- Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- Attend site visits and develop a scope of work
- Manage the tender and construction processes and provide recommendations on improvement opportunities, alternative solutions, material selection, and construction feasibility
- Developing project schedules and Work Breakdown Structure
- Ability to prepare bid submittal write-ups in collaboration with proposal team, in accuracy and completeness of tender submissions.
- Conducts Bid Closing, Bid Handover, profitability analysis and Lessons Learned meetings as required
- Create and maintain a costing database for future budgeting
- Handling multiple projects estimates simultaneously, with short deadlines

**COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to read and understand of construction drawings
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Holds Self and Others Accountable
- Thorough and detail oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Values and Respects Others

**EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**

Degree or Diploma in
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil / Structural Engineering

The following certifications/designations are considered an asset
- Electrical trades background
- Field Experience as a Project Coordinator or equivalent role

**WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- 3-5 minimum years' of estimating or field experience on utility or substation construction projects
- High Voltage installations experience

**SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

Proficient user of:

- MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
- Bid2Win or Accubid

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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