Substation Estimator for EPC+ Utility Projects

Valard Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP matching

Job summary

Valard Construction seeks an experienced Estimator for its Substations estimating team, based in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg or Toronto. You will develop comprehensive cost estimates for electrical utility projects, with preference for Substations or BESS initiatives, and present results for management review.

You will compile take-offs, price materials/labor/equipment, analyze subcontractor bids, and contribute to profitable tender packages through collaboration with engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of utility construction estimating experience.
• Experience with EPC estimating and bid submissions.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction costs and project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete estimates with site visits, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation for cost engineering review.
• Assemble final estimates with Engineering support.
• Review outsourced estimates with Engineering review and validation.
• Prepare bid deliverables including assumptions and execution plans.

Skills

Estimating

Cost engineering

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering education

Journeyman Electrician

Tools

InEight Estimating

Job description

Valard Construction seeks an experienced Estimator for its Substations estimating team, based in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg or Toronto. You will develop comprehensive cost estimates for electrical utility projects, with preference for Substations or BESS initiatives, and present results for management review.

You will compile take-offs, price materials/labor/equipment, analyze subcontractor bids, and contribute to profitable tender packages through collaboration with engineering and operations.