Sr. Estimator - Electrical/hydro projects

Fluid - Solutions de Talents/Workforce Solutions; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian firm in infrastructure development, where you will play a crucial role as a Senior Estimator for electrical and hydro projects. This position offers the chance to contribute to transformative projects in transportation and energy, ensuring accurate cost estimations and collaborating with diverse teams. You'll leverage your expertise to analyze documents, perform quantity take-offs, and support the financial performance of awarded projects. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in your community and possess strong bilingual communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years estimating experience in electrical/power.
• Understanding of Hydro Quebec specifications and Electrical Code.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately estimate costs for electrical/hydro projects.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for pricing.
• Conduct site visits and prepare bid submissions.

Skills

Estimating

Electrical Systems

Bilingual (French/English)

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge in Renewable Energy

Ability to Read Construction Drawings

Education

Diploma/Degree/Trade Certification in Electrical/Hydro

Professional Designation (P.Eng., C.E.T., CTech)

Tools

Estimating Software

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Teams

HardDollar

Job description

Sr. Estimator- Electrical/hydro projects

Montreal, Quebec

Permanent Position

Job description:

Our client is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development!

They lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Estimator will be responsible for accurately estimating the cost of all elements for electrical/hydroprojects within our clients Utilities sector. This includes accurately estimating the cost of labour, equipment and materials for the supply and installation, as well as, responsible for the direction, preparation and documentation of work completion estimates for electrical/hydro utilities construction projects.

What Youll Do Here

• Shared accountability for the overall financial performance of projects awarded.
• Analyzes documents, drawings, specifications, addenda, and quotations in preparation for pricing.
• Reviewing project site prior to price preparation.
• Performs quantity take-off from drawings where applicable.
• Coordinates pricing from Suppliers / Subcontractors and incorporates into estimate.
• Collaborates with Procurement to obtain pricing from Suppliers and incorporates into estimate.
• Collaborates effectively with Operations, PMO, Finance, Procurement and Owners staff as appropriate.
• Formulates all costs for tender submission labour, equipment, material, rentals and subcontracts.
• Accountable for accuracy and completeness of submissions.
• Conducts Bid Closing and Bid Handover meetings, and job set-ups as required.
• Prepares recommendations for award of Subcontracts.
• Ensures the distribution of documentation appropriately upon award.
• Tracks, forecasts, and reports on the financial and operational performance of selected projects and provides data to support forecasts.
• Supports Scope Change development as required.
• Provides technical support to field staff as appropriate.
• Ensures Post Bid / Post Project Analysis completion and ensures that associated learnings are captured, and that appropriate internal communication takes place
• Shared accountability for the overall financial performance of awarded projects.
• Assists with Prequalification, RFQ and RFI submissions as required.
• Incorporates / complies with clients risk management policies and procedures.
• Drives positive relationships with Clients, Consultants, Subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Protects all forms of proprietary information.
• Frequent contact with the public (Job sites visits, Clients, Consultants, Sub trades).
• Travel required to and from owner offices, work sites and for pre-tender site review, can include overnight travel.
  
  What You Bring to the Team
• Diploma / Degree / Trade Certification electrical/hydro focus.
• Must be Bilingual (French/English).
• Understanding of affiliated electrical, utilities systems and associated civil works an asset.
• Good understanding to Hydro Quebec specifications and Standards, Ministry of Transportation Quebec specifications and Standards and the Electrical Code for the Province of Quebec.
• 5 to 10 years estimating experience electrical/power an asset.
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and contract specifications.
• ECI / Design-build / EPC experience an asset.
• Engineering experience or equivalent technical knowledge in the renewable energy industry an asset.
• Experience and knowledge in product selection and implementation an asset.
• Knowledge of contract language / Terms and Conditions / Surety etc.
• Knowledge of job cost fundamentals and accounting / reporting an asset.
• Ability to carry drawing and diaries, use stairs, climb rough terrain when visiting site.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills estimating software, MS Excel / Word / MS Outlook, MS Teams.
• Experience with HardDollar would be an asset.
• Ability to work accurately, effectively under pressure. Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines , working independently with minimal supervision, and with others as a team.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel as required.
• Professional designation an asset (P.Eng., C.E.T., CTech).

Thank you for your interest in joining Fluid.

Please note that only candidates whose qualifications closely align with the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Fluid is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.