Estimator, Electrical

Aecon Concessions; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Estimator in the nuclear construction sector! This role involves preparing detailed cost estimates and methodologies for large capital projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with a talented team, leveraging your mechanical expertise and strong communication skills to drive project success. With a commitment to safety and sustainability, this innovative firm values its employees and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in infrastructure development, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Mental Health Support Services

Career Development Programs

Inclusive Work Environment

Sustainable Construction Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in industrial or nuclear construction.
• Strong mechanical background in Boiler making, Ironworking, or Millwrighting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive construction cost estimates.
• Review and interpret project drawings and specifications.
• Compile RFIs and maintain estimating information for historical references.

Skills

Estimating

Mechanical Background

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Construction Engineering Technologist

Trade Certification

Gold Seal Certificate (Estimating)

Tools

Excel

OST Pro

Bluebeam

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns to [e-mail]

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Location:

Cambridge, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise, and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Under the general supervision of the Director of Proposals & Estimating and/or Bid Managers, this position has the responsibility to prepare and deliver compliant and comprehensive construction cost estimates, methodologies, execution plans, project risks, assumptions, and clarifications for various scopes relating to nuclear / industrial construction projects. The person in this position will be required to develop detailed compilations and summaries of direct construction hours, engage with multiple subcontractors, material suppliers, and rental companies and be able to present their results logically and thoroughly to management for approval.

What You'll Do Here

• A strong mechanical background in either Boiler making, Ironworking, or Millwrighting, within the heavy industrial or nuclear construction markets.
• Work effectively in a team environment to support other Estimators and Estimating Managers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Develop strategies and scope breakdown structures to support the estimate development process.
• Support the Estimating Manager throughout the entire duration of the proposal/estimate development process.
• Participation and understanding of both design/build and “build-to-spec” contracts.
• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, lists, and other technical documentation.
• Ability to conceptualize construction plans/methodologies that define how to construct and/or install equipment or complete an activity and translate those concepts into realistic estimate summaries.
• Create sketches, drawings, and specifications to support the estimating process.
• Compile RFIs during and/or after the document reviews.
• Responsible for the accurate take-off of quantities and preparation of detailed estimates while following company policies and estimating procedures.
• Estimate Preparation - labour hours/headcounts, material costs; tools & equipment costs; scheduling durations; and compile bid packages for subcontractors and/or equipment suppliers.
• Analyzes sub-trade quotations, liaison with subcontractors for clarification of issues.
• Attend estimate kick-off and approval meetings with management to review estimate details, assumptions, and risk factors.
• Determine estimated construction durations for job forecasting and project scheduling.
• Attend walkdowns/site visits to understand project scope.
• Maintain estimating information to establish historical database references, including information on prices from equipment vendors, material suppliers, and/or subcontractors.
• Superior time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor/manager.
• Effective communication in English with the ability to develop and write reports, summaries, presentations, and standard business correspondence.
• Conduct and complete specialized nuclear training (i.e., Orange Badge).
• Site visits and some travel may be required.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 5 years of large capital project estimating experience within the industrial or nuclear construction industries.
• Construction Engineering Technologist or Trade Certification or Gold Seal Certificate (Estimating) or equivalent experience.
• In eight Estimate software experience is preferred and knowledge of estimating, and take-off programs are beneficial (i.e., Excel, OST Pro, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Strong estimating background, preferably on major construction/maintenance projects.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Common sense, concentration, imagination, ability to read and understand drawings, self-assurance, responsible attitude, and leadership qualities.
• Good knowledge of subcontracting processes.
• Understanding of unionized trade agreements.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking and multi-disciplined team environment.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.