Estimator - Power, Electrical - Edmonton, Canada - Real Talk Group

Real Talk Group

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Estimator - Power Infrastructure

At our client, we are passionate about our business, our customers, and our talent We are cultivating a culture of excellence and aspire to be best-in-class in the industry.

Our client is committed to supporting Canada's prosperous future by constructing safe, reliable infrastructure solutions to serve the public's energy, water and wastewater, and transportation needs.

We care about doing what is best for our people, our customers, the communities in which we work, and our country.

We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work and an engaging and collaborative environment in a fast-paced setting.

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary
100% employerpaid benefits package
RRSP matching
Gain meaningful experience on major Canadian Power Transmission and Distribution projects
A challenging and rewarding work environment with abundant resources and support across Canada
Build camaraderie and friendships while working in both our beautiful Canadian Headquarters or regional offices in Vancouver or Toronto.

Your Opportunity with Our Client:

Reporting to the Manager of Estimating, the Power Estimator is responsible for evaluating RFP/Tender specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know or ask everything required to successfully propose and win the opportunity.

The Power Estimator must follow up with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and vendors to ensure that pricing remains highly competitive. Additionally, the Power Estimator assists the Project Management teams in project handoff and startup.

Critical for success are the abilities to take direction, work independently, manage time effectively, demonstrate acute attention to detail, and prepare oral summary reports for Senior Management.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
Provide support to the Estimating Manager, estimating peers, and Supervisor Proposals during the tendering phase of all projects.
Assemble accurate, timely, and wellorganized estimates and new project setup documents, including bids, construction management, design builds, cost estimates, and control budgets.
Analyze drawings and specifications.
Create and issue requests for quotes or subcontractor proposal requests documents and analyze responses for the highestranking submission.
Attend site walkthroughs and project proposal site meetings, review and confirm geotechnical conditions, draft risk matrix, and complete RFI's required for the proposal response.
Assist in creating a preliminary budget for all successful tender projects and any change order pricing.

Your Capabilities And Credentials:

Minimum of 3 years' experience estimating overhead or underground power transmission & distribution projects in Canada.
A postsecondary degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, ASCT., Business, or a Journeyman Trade Certification in combination with experience in a related field is an asset.
Experience and skilled in negotiating.
Must possess a valid driver's license for the type(s) of vehicles that may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the DOT Operations Director and Michels Legal Department.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and Adobe. Estimating proficiency preferred using HCSS Estimating Software.
Organized written communication skills.
Experienced in reading plans and specifications for Power Transmission and Distribution projects.