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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced estimator with knowledge and experience in Electrical Utility Construction, preferably with Substations or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The role involves compiling cost estimates, assessing resources, analyzing quotes, and supporting tender packages to ensure profitable project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete estimates including site visits, quantity take-offs, pricing, and presentation.
• Assemble estimates from various sources with engineering support.
• Review and validate outsourced estimates with engineering support.
• Incorporate historical data and project costs into the company's cost model.
• Format estimates in Owners Reporting format.
• Review and understand Design Basis, Engineering Design Documents, and Basis of Estimate.
• Prepare written deliverables for bid submission, including assumptions and execution plans.
• Provide estimating input on complex conceptual projects.
• Guide non-estimating personnel on estimating requirements.
• Attend project planning sessions and team meetings to provide estimating input.
• Interface and communicate effectively with the estimating team, management, clients, and industry contacts.
• Develop relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing.
• Develop preliminary project schedules.
• Develop or assist in the development of general and project-specific plans for execution, sequencing, and logistics.

Requirements

• Experience in EPC estimating/execution and preparing written deliverables for bid submissions.
• Demonstrated experience with InEight Estimating Software.
• Technical knowledge of estimating practices, techniques, and equipment, including indirect and conceptual estimating.
• Knowledge of construction costs and budgets.
• Ability to develop a project schedule.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of construction documents and ability to assess completeness.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Skills

• Electrical Utility Construction
• Substations
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects
• Compiling cost estimates
• Assessing material, labour, and equipment
• Analyzing quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers
• Supporting competitive tender packages
• Project profitability assessment
• Quantity take-off
• Pricing
• Cost engineering
• Management review
• Historical data analysis
• Cost model development
• Written deliverables preparation
• Conceptual estimating
• Project planning
• Team collaboration
• Client communication
• Industry networking
• Subcontractor and supplier relationship management
• Project scheduling
• Drawing and specification interpretation
• Construction document assessment

Location

• Calgary, AB
• Edmonton, AB
• Winnipeg, MB
• Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5 years of utility construction industry experience with demonstrated estimating exposure
• 3 years industry-specific estimating experience on projects ranging from $1M to $50M

Education Level

• Post-Secondary education in Electrical Engineering
• Journeyman Electrician
• Other related education

Salary/Compensations

• $100,000 - $130,000 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive total rewards package
• Complete range of employee benefits
• 5% RRSP matching program

About the Company

• Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations.
• We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.
• We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Equal Opportunity

• Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.