Senior Estimator - Utilities Construction

Black & McDonald; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utility sector is seeking a Senior Estimator to strengthen their team in Vancouver. The role involves leading cost analysis and project estimation on utility projects, requiring significant experience and technical expertise in electrical estimating. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative work culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Vehicle allowance

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Annual performance bonus

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ estimating experience on utility construction projects.
• Proficient user of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Project.
• Certifications such as P.Eng. and PMP considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leads analysis of cost estimates for utility projects.
• Prepares electrical/civil work take-offs and estimates.
• Coordinates with teams and manages tendering processes.

Skills

Change Orientation

Effective Communication

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Respect for Others

Education

Degree or Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Trade Certification in Electrical trade school

Tools

MS Office

Accubid

Bid2Win

Job description

Black & McDonald is actively seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Western Utilities team. Reporting to the Operations or Division Manager, the successful candidate will lead the team’s analysis of cost estimates and preparation of electrical work take-offs on utility projects. They will provide technical support to project operations, with emphasis on electrical estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning, scheduling, and handling project change.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Prepares electrical / civil 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
• Assigning responsibilities for estimating team
• Reviews project plans and specifications to confirm complete scope
• Prepares conceptual budgets based on minimal information
• Manages and coordinates the people, software and other resources for projects range that are fully defined like Bid-Build to conceptual such a Design –Build
• Analyzes alternative means and methods to determine the most economic alternative
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Coordinate technical proposal requirements with Marketing Department
• Reviews- and / or manages the review and scoping of specialty contractors bids
• Builds effective relationships with customers design team, specific contractors, suppliers and user groups that reflects and support company core values and meets or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively participates in industry, client and community relations to enhance the company image
• Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations
• Establishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
• Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
• Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as required
• Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Lead and mentor junior estimators
• Conducts material and equipment purchasing for secured key projects
• Updates and maintains Bid 2 Win / Accubid database
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in

• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Trade Certification in Electrical trade school

The following certifications / designations are considered an asset

• P.Eng. Designation
• Electrical trades background
• Gold Seal Certified (GSC)
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years’ estimating experience on utility construction projects
• Experience estimating underground / overhead utilities an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient user of :

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Accubid or Bid2Win

The expected salary range for this role is between $110,000 and $130,000. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as vehicle allowance, group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

A family business with family values

One company with endless opportunities to learn and grow

Interesting and challenging work

Collaborative and supportive work culture

Long-term stability

Competitive compensation and benefits packages