Estimator - Powerline Construction

Ledcor; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong background in powerline construction. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for creating detailed cost estimates and preparing comprehensive estimating packages. Your expertise will guide the analysis of diverse information sources to solve complex problems and ensure alignment across various estimating teams. This position offers flexible working conditions, allowing you to work from home or the office. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to fostering empowerment and belonging while making a significant impact in the utilities sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience estimating powerline construction projects.
• Strong computer background including experience with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Create cost estimates and prepare estimating packages for utility projects.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation and analyze quotes for bids.

Skills

Estimating Powerline Construction

Construction Industry Experience

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

5+ years estimating experience

10+ years construction industry experience

Tools

MS Office

Estimating Software

Job description

Your are an Estimator with Powerline Construction experience who will be responsible for creating cost estimates and preparation of estimating packages in relation to quantity takeoffs, cost buildups, studies, budgets, subtrade solicitation, and competitive bid comparisons to support our projects. You will report to the Senior Estimator and will solve complex problems by offering innovative perspectives on existing solutions, and exercises judgment based on the analysis of diverse information sources.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Integrates requirements from drawing specifications, terms and conditions into bid. Conducts thorough reviews RFI's prior to submission.
• Prepares 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.
• Leads subcontractor and supplier solicitation. Reviews and analyzes quotes, providing data to support subcontractor selection for all bids, including large and complex bids.
• Develops estimates by creating and verifying direct and indirect costs. Additionally, assigns and manages bid package responsibilities.
• Creates and reviews indirect staffing models, project and execution schedules, and execution strategy, ensuring constructability and alignment with the estimate, in collaboration with operations input.
• Leads estimate reviews and facilitates the development of bid clarifications.
• Establishes and maintains alignment between Utilities and other business unit estimating teams.

Qualifications:

• 5 + years’ experience estimating powerline construction projects.
• 10 + years construction industry experience.
• Experience estimating both power transmission and distribution work an asset.
• Experience estimating other utility work (gas and telecom) an asset.
• On the tools construction experience an asset.
• Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of trade-related drawings and specifications, including understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess their level of completeness.
• Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule.
• Experience with negotiating and resolving contractual risks, and recommending mitigation practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt message to audience; ability to coach and guide other team members.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible working conditions – both home and office based.
• Some travel will be required to site and/or office locations within Western Canada.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.