Senior Transmission Estimator – Safer. Faster. Smarter.

Aecon Group Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator (Transmission) to accurately estimate labour, equipment and materials for transmission projects across Canada.

You will lead tender preparation and pricing with stakeholders, ensuring compliant, competitive bids. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you bring 10+ years in transmission hydro infrastructure, a civil/construction/engineering background, and strong Excel/estimating software skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience Estimating / Operational experience in Transmission Hydro Infrastructure.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents.
• Experience deriving prices from suppliers / subcontractors and preparing tender submissions.
• Strong Excel, Word, Project and estimating software skills.

Responsibilities

• Shared accountability for the overall financial performance of projects awarded.
• Analyzes documents, specifications, proposals and addendums for pricing.
• Performs estimate-related communications with clients.
• Reviews project site prior to price preparation.
• Collaborates with Operations, PMO and Owners staff as appropriate.
• Obtains input from Operations staff as appropriate.
• Performs quantity take-off from drawings where applicable.
• Obtains pricing from Suppliers / Subcontractors and incorporates into estimate.
• Formulates all costs for tender submission – labour, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.
• Accountable for accuracy and completeness of tender submissions.
• Oversees distribution of documentation upon award of project.
• Manages Scope Change pricing as required.
• Maintains Estimating data systems; keeps up to date.
• Assists in training of new Estimating staff.
• Drives Estimating process / procedure compliance and consistency.
• Conducts Bid Handover meetings as required.
• Assists with Prequalification, RFQ’s and RFI submissions as required.
• Incorporates / complies with Aecon’s risk management policies and procedures.
• Drives relationships with Clients, Consultants, and key Subcontractors.
• Protects proprietary information.
• Maintains Estimating data systems, to ensure they are kept up to date.
• Assists in training of new Estimating staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self motivated

Understand construction drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma / Degree – Civil / Construction / Electrical / Business

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Estimating software

Job description

Aecon Group Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator (Transmission) to accurately estimate labour, equipment and materials for transmission projects across Canada.

You will lead tender preparation and pricing with stakeholders, ensuring compliant, competitive bids. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you bring 10+ years in transmission hydro infrastructure, a civil/construction/engineering background, and strong Excel/estimating software skills.