Estimating Director - Power
About The Position
The Estimating Director - Power leads a team of estimators in preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and evaluating project cost effectiveness. The role builds and maintains strategic client relationships across utility and energy markets and leads project pursuits, estimating, proposal development, and execution budget preparation. The director oversees subcontractor and vendor procurement, selection, and performance, and provides executive-level leadership to project delivery teams from award through closeout. The role also manages warranty obligations, claims resolution, and post-project client support, while driving project outcomes in complex, dynamic, and high-risk environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- 20 or more years of direct leadership experience managing major infrastructure, energy, or electrical transmission projects up to 500 kV.
- 15 or more years of experience in project pursuits, estimating, project management, business development, field operations, or related leadership functions.
- 10 or more years of program or project leadership experience delivering transmission and substation projects valued at $100 million or greater.
- Demonstrated success leading business development initiatives and operational project execution under self-perform and subcontracted delivery models.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with investor-owned utilities, public-sector agencies, and key project stakeholders.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to partner effectively with operations teams throughout pursuits, contract award, and project execution.
- Established industry credibility and ability to influence executive stakeholders, clients, partners, and project teams.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience delivering projects within a union environment; highly qualified candidates with non-union experience will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Build, develop, and maintain strategic client relationships across utility and energy markets.
- Lead project pursuits, estimating efforts, proposal development, and execution budget preparation.
- Oversee subcontractor and vendor procurement, selection, and performance management.
- Provide executive-level leadership and support to project delivery teams throughout project execution, from award through closeout.
- Manage warranty obligations, claims resolution, and post-project client support.
- Drive successful project outcomes in complex, dynamic, and high-risk operating environments while maintaining high standards of operational excellence.
- Lead a team of estimators preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining project cost effectiveness.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical.
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
