Estimator - Powerline Construction

Ledcor • Vancouver, BC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Estimator with Powerline Construction experience to join our Utilities team in Vancouver, BC. The role is responsible for creating cost estimates and preparing estimating packages, including quantity takeoffs, cost buildups, studies, budgets, subtrade solicitation, and competitive bid comparisons to support our projects. You will report to the Senior Estimator and will solve complex problems by offering innovative perspectives on existing solutions, and exercises judgment based on the analysis of diverse information sources.

Requirements

• 5 + years’ experience estimating powerline construction projects
• 10 + years construction industry experience
• Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of trade-related drawings and specifications, including understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess their level of completeness
• Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule
• Experience with negotiating and resolving contractual risks, and recommending mitigation practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt message to audience; ability to coach and guide other team members

Nice To Haves

• Experience estimating both power transmission and distribution work an asset
• Experience estimating other utility work (gas and telecom) an asset
• On the tools construction experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Integrates requirements from drawing specifications, terms and conditions into bid.
• Conducts thorough reviews of RFIs prior to submission.
• Prepares work take-offs and estimates on utility projects including costs of materials, labour and equipment required for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
• Leads subcontractor and supplier solicitation.
• Reviews and analyzes quotes, providing data to support subcontractor selection for all bids, including large and complex bids.
• Develops estimates by creating and verifying direct and indirect costs.
• Assigns and manages bid package responsibilities.
• Creates and reviews indirect staffing models, project and execution schedules, and execution strategy, ensuring constructability and alignment with the estimate, in collaboration with operations input.
• Leads estimate reviews and facilitates the development of bid clarifications.
• Establishes and maintains alignment between Utilities and other business unit estimating teams.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed