Estimator - Construction

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. 

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution

This role's main objective is to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates in response to power utility RFPs. The Estimator will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date construction budgets throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring financial alignment with scope, schedule, and contractual obligations and alignment with evolving market pricing trends.

Your day-to-day

Estimate Development:

• Develop detailed construction cost estimates for wind, solar, and hydro projects at various stages of development.
• Support bid submissions for utility-scale power RFPs by providing timely and competitive cost inputs.
• Work closely with internal teams (engineering, procurement, legal, finance) to capture project-specific requirements and risks in the estimates.

Budget Management:

• Maintain and update construction budgets from early development through to execution.
• Track changes in design, scope, and procurement to update project cost forecasts accordingly.
• Reconcile estimates with actuals and identify variances and lessons learned for future improvements.

Market Intelligence:

• Monitor market trends and pricing benchmarks for key construction inputs (labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors).
• Build and maintain a pricing database and cost library for renewable projects.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and industry sources to ensure estimates reflect current market conditions.

Process & Tools:

• Develop and improve estimating templates and tools to enhance accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Ensure all estimates follow internal standards, policies, and best practices.
• Risk and Opportunity Assessment:
  • Identify cost-related risks and opportunities during estimate development.
  • Provide input to risk registers and contingency planning.

Your skills, our requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in cost estimating, preferably in renewable energy or large infrastructure projects.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Solid understanding of construction methods and cost drivers for wind, solar, and/or hydro projects.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with estimating software is a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical documents (drawings, specs, contracts).
• Familiarity with contract structures such as EPC, BOP, or multi-prime is an asset.
• Self-starter with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced).
• Cost estimating software, an asset.
• Power BI, an asset.
• Bilingualism (French and English, written and spoken) is required to ensure collaboration with different stakeholders outside of Québec on a regular basis.

Additional considerations

• The position is based in the company's Longueuil (Quebec) headquarters.
• This position is a P3 level.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season; 
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
• Group retirement plans with employer participation;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.