Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility projects is seeking an Estimator to prepare detailed estimates and manage tendering processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in utility construction, strong communication skills, and a Project Management Professional certification. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders and requires proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience on utility construction projects.
• Knowledge of overhead/underground high voltage and street lighting maintenance.
• Good relationships with utility companies an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares electrical/civil work take-offs and estimates on utility projects.
• Advises on tendering procedures and conducts negotiations.
• Participates in site meetings and prepares pre-qualification submissions.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Project Management Professional

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Prepares electrical/civil 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
• Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations
• Establishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Initiate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
• Participates in site meetings, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as required
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic evaluation on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Assist in material and equipment purchasing for secured key projects
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of estimating experience on utility construction projects
• Project Management Professional
• Overhead / Underground High Voltage and street lighting maintenance experience
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project) and other computer software
• Have good relationships with various utilities companies would be an asset
• Good communication skills