Senior Engineer (Cost Estimating) - Transmission

Insight Global; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a cost estimator with substantial experience in large capital infrastructure projects for a leading utilities company in British Columbia. The ideal candidate will prepare cost estimates, support project planning and delivery, and collaborate across teams to ensure project success. This role offers opportunities for travel and growth within a dynamic estimating team focused on utility infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in estimating, design, or construction for industrial projects.
• 4 years of direct cost estimating experience, ideally in transmission lines.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and project costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project cost estimates for infrastructure projects at various stages.
• Support project delivery methodology and manage risks associated with costs.
• Mentor junior team members and develop internal guidelines.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Project Delivery

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

@Risk

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$130,000.00/yr - CA$135,000.00/yr

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is seeking an experienced large capital infrastructure project cost estimator for a large utilities company in British Columbia. Estimating team members work with cross-functional teams to develop project cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle as well as contributing to the planning, scheduling and implementation of a broad portfolio of projects spanning many different asset types. We’re seeking someone with experience in cost estimating as it applies to large infrastructure projects to join our Estimating team based in Burnaby, B.C. You’ll be part of the Transmission Lines and Stations Estimating Team within the Engineering Services business group, providing estimating support primarily for capital projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each with its own unique scope, assets, stakeholders, risks and technical challenges. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to facilities located throughout British Columbia. As a Senior Engineer in the Estimating team, you’ll be responsible for preparation of project costs estimates for projects of various size and complexity during Planning, Identification, Definition and Implementation Phases. Projects will primarily be related to transmission lines and substations (69kV – 500kV). Projects may be new infrastructure or upgrades to existing assets and the estimates may be at various stages in the project life cycle, ranging from early stage planning level estimates, through to estimates supporting full funding and additional funding requests. You’ll provide cost estimate information to support regulatory processes. You’ll contribute to the success of projects by providing input on construction methodology, schedule, project delivery methodology, project risks, procurement documents, proposal evaluations and contract claims. You’ll prepare work package agreements for the estimating work assigned to you and ensure it is completed within the schedule and budget. You will also be a reviewer of cost estimates prepared by others, including 3rd parties. You will often review the work of, supervise and provide guidance to other team members. Maintaining your knowledge o relevant standards and keeping apprised of industry cost trends are also key parts of this role. You’ll foster the development of team members through knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring and contribute to internal guidelines, processes, tools and templates. Understanding the business in which we operate is key for this role. As such, you’ll maintain relationships across the organization and use your understanding of business drivers, policies and procedures to ensure the project estimate is appropriate. You’ll be able to formally and informally present or answer questions regarding project costs estimates, including communicating with various levels of management within the organization and with external stakeholders.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor of engineering degree in Electrical/Civil/Structural Engineering recognized by universities in Canada. Preference will be given to candidates with an electrical (power) engineering background. - Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). - A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in estimating, design, or construction of industrial or infrastructure type projects, preferably on substation or transmission line projects. - At least 4 years of direct cost estimating experience (preferably in substations and transmission lines) is required. - Be able to independently provide full project estimate services in terms of construction estimating (with escalation calculations & a risk quantification analysis to determine the project or estimating contingency), planning, scheduling and related functions. - Be able to develop collaborative relationships within your team, with other parts of your organization and outside of your organization in support of business objectives. - Be proficient with MS Office (including advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel & and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional, Primavera P6, @Risk. Experience using specialized estimating software is an asset. - Have strong written and verbal communication skills. - Have excellent presentation skills at all levels. - Class 5 Driver's License in Good Standing

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Have thorough knowledge of indirect costs and application of these to Owner’s estimates (preferred). - Experience through all stages of a project, from planning through to construction. - Experience preparing substation conceptual layouts based on high level scope and single-line diagrams. - Experience in other substation engineering disciplines (Protection & Control, SCADA/Telecom) - Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric stations, substations or transmission lines. - Experience in Asset Management/Capital Planning in an environment similar in nature to utility organizations in terms of project complexity and stakeholders. - Experience in reviewing/negotiating contract claims. - Knowledge of AACE estimating practices and guidelines. - Involvement in external organizations as it relates to estimating and construction (i.e. AACEI, BuildForce Canada, etc.).

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