Senior Estimator

Pomerleau
4dHybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Estimator, the Senior Estimator works with the Estimating team to establish the quantities of equipment required, analyze the costs and contractual conditions for the realization of a potential project and assist in the preparation of bids to obtain the contract allowing Borea to build it. Borea values are part of the energy landscape. We prioritize taking care of each other, ensuring our teams operate in a healthy and safe environment. With passion and perseverance, we embrace the challenges that come our way. Borea channels its efforts, collaborating with various solar and wind construction partners, to find innovative solutions. Our goal is to uphold the highest quality standards, responsibly energizing future generations sustainably. Borea Construction is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce as well as an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly. We recognize that structural barriers shape work experiences and qualifications, and therefore encourage people to apply even if they feel the position seems out of reach.

Requirements

  • Hold a college diploma in estimation or a bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in estimating and experience on site is preferred
  • Experience in Solar, BESS, and Wind
  • Demonstrate an interest in the renewable energy sector
  • Communicate easily in English, both orally and in writing
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Project, Excel and knowledge of Bid2win and Procore is an asset
  • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity
  • Excellent analytical skills, meticulousness and great attention to detail
  • Versatility, autonomy and resourcefulness
  • Excellent ability to handle pressure and stress.

Responsibilities

  • Verify plans and specifications, collect all the documents required for the completion of the project (construction drawings, specifications, addendum, tender forms and general and special conditions)
  • Participate in the analysis of drawings and specifications, contractual conditions and identify to the Chief Estimator the elements at risk or opportunities
  • Coordinate, with external consultants, preliminary engineering and participate in the recommendation of the best solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials
  • Prepare and send technical questions and answers (QRT) to clients
  • Develop a plan on how to build and plan the project as well as the methods used
  • Prepare the preliminary work schedule as well as the optimization of the sequence of work
  • Prepare and send tender documents to qualified suppliers and subcontractors
  • Participate in the analysis of the content of bids received from suppliers and subcontractors
  • Extract quantities (number of cubic meters, length of roads, etc.) with the company's tools and provide detailed quantity readings
  • Attend coordination meetings, site visits and assess the difficulty of the project to estimate
  • Perform project cost estimates using the software used by the company
  • Prepare the project's overheads (supervision, general conditions, offices, insurance, specific equipment, security, quality, etc.)
  • Ensure that the estimate is structured according to the cost breakdowns of the different projects
  • Be in constant communication with external consultants, subcontractors and suppliers during the tendering process until the contract is awarded
  • Participate in the closing of bids
  • Ensure that the submission is properly archived and do the post-mortem
  • Following the contract of a project, participate in the handover meeting with the construction teams.
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