Estimator II – Electric Utility Projects (Edmonton)

ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Electric in Edmonton is seeking an Estimator II to collaborate with project managers, schedulers, and accounting to develop and document project estimates at OOM, NID, and SP stages for Transmission and Distribution projects.

The role focuses on gathering scope information, adjusting estimates with discipline groups, reviewing actual vs. estimate costs, and mentoring Estimator I staff while supporting tool development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience in estimating.
• Knowledge of transmission and/or distribution systems is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates based on project scope and adjust rate values with discipline groups for Transmission and Distribution projects and for non-regulated opportunities.
• Review, coordinate, and verify discipline estimates and assumptions with project scope and historical costs.
• Map costs over project schedules and explain major variances with scheduling.
• Analyze reports of actual versus estimate costs and highlight variances.
• Lead project meetings with the project manager regarding estimate values and scope.
• Document estimates and actual costs in estimating database; update per unit rates with historical data.
• Support development of the Excel-based estimating tool and identify improvements across tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Technical or business diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

ATCO Electric in Edmonton is seeking an Estimator II to collaborate with project managers, schedulers, and accounting to develop and document project estimates at OOM, NID, and SP stages for Transmission and Distribution projects.

The role focuses on gathering scope information, adjusting estimates with discipline groups, reviewing actual vs. estimate costs, and mentoring Estimator I staff while supporting tool development and process improvements.