Senior Cost Estimator

TEEMA; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional engineering firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced Engineer for estimating and planning duties related to high-voltage transmission projects. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering, has 8+ years of experience in heavy industrial project estimation, and possesses strong communication skills. This is a 12-month contract role with potential for extension, offering an hourly rate of $87-$107.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of combined experience in engineering and construction.
• At least 4 years of experience estimating for heavy industrial projects.
• Knowledge of multi-discipline engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for various engineering projects.
• Develop and manage estimating work packages.
• Communicate with assigned staff and contractors for accuracy.

Skills

Estimating principles and practices

Electrical engineering proficiency

Scheduling software knowledge

Strong English communication

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical or Civil

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

CAD systems

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

What you will be doing

As an experienced Professional Engineer, prepares the direct and indirect cost estimates for services, labour, materials and equipment, and the high level schedules for 69kV – 500kV transmission line (overhead, submarine and underground cable) and substation projects during Planning, Identification, Definition and Implementation Phases.

• Gathers information on project scope of work and contracting plans and assists in the establishment of the project work breakdown structure in preparation for estimating.
• Develops and manages the estimating work package or activities for the project, reviews the work packages of others for completeness vs the project scope before incorporating in the project estimate.
• Communicates with, and reviews the work and progress of assigned company staff, consultants and contractors and completed works to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results and adherence to accepted engineering practice and procedures, and with the project work breakdown structure.
• Prepares information to support regulatory processes
• Prepares for, coordinates, conducts or presents estimates at management review meetings or at meetings addressing issues related to the estimate/schedule in a project.
• Reviews final estimate package and ensure it meets all the requirements and comments from reviewers prior to final approvals/acceptance of the estimate.
• Provides input to and review of contract specifications and tender packages for bid-ability assessment, and to the contract schedule of payments
• Analyze and report various attributes such as contractor progress, contract variance and complex change requests from vendors, and overall analysis to support the estimating process or overall project performance.
• Supervises, coaches and mentors other staff in the company’s employees and consultants.

What you must have — professional qualifications

• Bachelor of engineering degree in the Electrical or Civil disciplines; preference for electrical engineering background
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)
• A minimum of eight (8) years of combined experience in engineering and construction including at least four (4) years related experience in heavy industrial projects estimating and scheduling for varied complex utility contracts up to or in excess of $100 million in total project value; primarily in estimating rather than project control; preferably in power utility transmission lines and substation projects
• Demonstrated proficiency as a senior estimator with understanding of estimating principles and practices, including risk, accuracy, Monte Carlo simulations, market and industry conditions
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with multi-discipline engineering design (electrical, protection and control, civil, geotechnical, etc.)
• Working knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of estimating and scheduling software and proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to develop and work with computer models
• Strong English verbal and written communications skills; leadership, facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and priorities; strong planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or another jurisdiction and eligible for registration with EGBC
• Digital Sign and Seal Technology use; may be required to subscribe to a digital seal service
• Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
• Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards
• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid Class-5 driver’s license; ability to travel and work at remote BC locations; maintain license in good standing
• Experience in preparing substation conceptual layouts (electrical discipline) based on single line diagrams
• Member of AACE International preferred

Salary/Rate: $87-107 per hour

Term: 12-month contract; likely to extend

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, please continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

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