Transmission Estimator

Turner & Townsend • Toronto, ON

37d • CA$110,000 - CA$140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant (Transmission Estimator) to support the delivery of major transmission and utility infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on role focused on developing high-quality estimates and contributing to the rollout of a broader estimating framework. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates for transmission line and substation projects, performing quantity take-offs, developing bills of materials, and defining scope from drawings and specifications. The position supports estimates across all stages, including conceptual (Class 5), intermediate (Class 3), and detailed (Class 1), utilizing parametric and bottoms-up estimating methodologies. Key documentation such as Basis of Estimate (BoE) and estimate narratives will be developed, alongside support for cost analysis, benchmarking, and estimating data improvement. Collaboration with project teams to align cost, scope, and schedule inputs is essential, as is the utilization of estimating and takeoff tools like CostX, Bluebeam, InEight, and Excel.

Requirements

• 5–10 years’ experience in estimating within transmission, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong technical understanding of Transmission line systems and substations
• Strong technical understanding of Electrical components and estimating methodologies
• Experience across pre-construction estimating phases
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience working within project controls or integrated delivery teams

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates across transmission line and substation projects
• Perform quantity take-offs, develop bill of materials, and define scope from drawings and specifications
• Support estimates across all stages, including: Conceptual (Class 5), Intermediate (Class 3), Detailed (Class 1)
• Apply parametric and bottoms-up estimating methodologies
• Develop key documentation including Basis of Estimate (BoE) and estimate narratives
• Support cost analysis, benchmarking, and estimating data improvement
• Collaborate with project teams to align cost, scope, and schedule inputs
• Utilize estimating and takeoff tools (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, InEight, Excel)

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• Vacation, flex and sick days
• Flexible, hybrid work approach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior