Estimator

Insight Global; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Estimator to support planning and execution of high-voltage transmission projects. The role develops cost estimates, supports capital planning, and collaborates with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control.

The position is a 12-month hybrid contract in Edmonton, AB, requiring experience in electrical utilities and transmission projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of project estimating experience in electric utilities, transmission and distribution, or heavy industrial construction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and cost models.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to conduct occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates for transmission and substation projects.
• Prepare estimates for overhead lines, underground cables, substations, asset replacements, and capital programs.
• Review drawings, specs, standards, and scopes of work to support estimate development.
• Perform quantity take-offs and determine labor, equipment, and material requirements.
• Apply estimating methodologies, historical data, and unit rates.

Skills

Project estimating

Cost modeling

Electrical utilities

Interpret drawings

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Project Estimator to support in the planning and execution of high-voltage transmission projects. This individual will play a key role in developing cost estimates for transmission infrastructure projects, supporting capital planning activities, and working closely with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control. This is a 12 month, hybrid contract opportunity based in Edmonton, AB.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates for transmission and substation projects.
• Prepare estimates for overhead transmission lines, underground cable systems, substation upgrades, asset replacements, and capital improvement programs.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, standards, and scopes of work to support estimate development.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and determine labor, equipment, and material requirements.
• Apply standardized estimating methodologies, historical cost data, and utility-specific unit rates.
• Identify key estimating assumptions, risks, uncertainties, escalation factors, and contingency requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams to assess constructability, sequencing, and execution strategies.
• Support capital budget development, business case preparation, and regulatory submissions.
• Evaluate contractor estimates, bid submissions, and change order requests for completeness and cost reasonableness.
• Develop and maintain Basis of Estimate documentation, including assumptions, exclusions, inclusions, and project risks.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost models, benchmark data, and estimating records.
• Participate in project reviews and lessons learned sessions to improve estimating accuracy and forecasting methodologies.
• Support project controls activities, scheduling updates, and cost reporting as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of project estimating experience within:
• Electric utilities
• Transmission and distribution
• Heavy industrial construction
• Experience developing Class 5 through Class 1 estimates.
• Strong understanding of estimating principles, quantity take-offs, cost modeling, and project controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction packages.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary capital projects through planning and execution phases.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and willingness to conduct occasional site visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating high-voltage transmission line and substation projects.
• Experience within a regulated utility environment.
• Knowledge of Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) capital governance processes and utility capital planning frameworks.