Estimator (Substations)

Valard Construction; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP matching program

Job summary

Valard Construction’s Substations group is seeking an experienced Estimator based in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg or Toronto to join our growing team. You will develop complete project estimates, manage quantity take-offs, pricing, and bid preparation, and work with Engineering to ensure profitability.

The role requires 5 years of utility construction estimating experience and proficiency with InEight Estimating Software, reading drawings, and understanding EPC bid deliverables.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Journeyman Electrician or related field.
• 5 years of utility construction estimating experience; or 3 years in estimating projects ranging from $1M-$50M.
• Experience in EPC estimating / bid submissions and written deliverables.
• Experience with InEight Estimating Software.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and understand construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete estimates for projects including site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation for cost engineering review.
• Assemble estimates from multiple sources into final estimate with engineering support.
• Review outsourced estimates with engineering input and validate against data.
• Incorporate historical data into Valard's cost model and format estimates for Owners Reporting format.
• Provide estimating input on complex conceptual projects and assist non-estimating staff.

Skills

Estimating experience

EPC estimating

Read drawings

Education

Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or Journeyman Electrician

Tools

InEight Estimating Software

Job description

Our Substations group is currently looking to add an Estimator to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Winnipeg, MB or Toronto, ON.

Reporting to the Manager, Substation Estimating, we are seeking an experienced estimator who has knowledge and experience in Electrical Utility Construction with a strong preference for experience with Substations or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Proven ability compiling cost estimates, assessing material, labour and equipment required, analyzing quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers as well as supporting competitive tender packages, while ensuring that the contract can be carried out profitably, is key.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for cost engineering and management review
• Assemble estimates from various sources into a complete and final estimate for the company with Engineering support as required
• Review and validate outsourced estimates with support from engineering
• Review and incorporate historical data from estimates received, contracts awarded by the EPC Contractor and final actual project costs into Valard's cost model
• Format estimates in Owners Reporting format.
• Review and understand Design Basis, Engineering Design Documents, and Basis of Estimate
• Prepare written deliverables for bid submission (i.e. understanding of work, assumptions, execution plans)
• Provide estimating input on complex \"conceptual\" projects
• Provide guidance for non-estimating personnel on their estimating related requirements
• Attend and assist in project planning sessions and team meetings to provide estimating input
• Interface and communicate effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts
• Develop relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates
• Develop or assist in the development of general and project specific plans for execution, sequencing, and logistics (including, when required, construction and work procedures for specific activities related to a bid)
• Develop or assist in the development of preliminary project schedules

• Post-Secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Journeyman Electrician or other related education
• 5 years of utility construction industry experience with demonstrated estimating exposure and/or 3 years industry specific estimating experience projects ranging from $1M to $50M
• Experience in EPC estimating / execution and preparing written deliverables for bid submissions
• Demonstrated experience with InEight Estimating Software
• Technical knowledge of estimating practices, techniques and equipment, including indirect and conceptual estimating techniques and theories
• Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness

This position offers a base salary range of $100,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada's premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.