ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald is actively seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Western Utilities team. Reporting to the Operations or Division Manager, the successful candidate will lead the team’s analysis of cost estimates and preparation of electrical work take-offs on utility projects. They will provide technical support to project operations, with emphasis on electrical estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning, scheduling, and handling project change.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepares electrical/civil 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 specificationsAssigning responsibilities for estimating teamReviews project plans and specifications to confirm complete scopePrepares conceptual budgets based on minimal informationManages and coordinates the people, software and other resources for projects range that are fully defined like Bid-Build to conceptual such a Design –BuildAnalyzes alternative means and methods to determine the most economic alternativeIdentify risk issues and their order of magnitudeCoordinate technical proposal requirements with Marketing DepartmentReviews- and/or manages the review and scoping of specialty contractors bidsBuilds effective relationships with customers design team, specific contractors, suppliers and user groups that reflects and support company core values and meets or exceeds customer expectationsActively participates in industry, client and community relations to enhance the company imageAdvises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiationsEstablishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and proceduresCoordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tendersParticipates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as requiredPrepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractorsLiaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimatesLead and mentor junior estimatorsConducts material and equipment purchasing for secured key projectsUpdates and maintains Bid 2 Win/Accubid databaseOther duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Change OrientationCommunicates EffectivelyContinuous LearningCustomer FocusProblem Solving and InnovationValues and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in

Construction Engineering TechnologyConstruction ManagementElectrical EngineeringTrade Certification in Electrical trade school

The following certifications/designations are considered an asset

P.Eng. DesignationElectrical trades backgroundGold Seal Certified (GSC)Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)Project Management Professional (PMP)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

10+ years’ estimating experience on utility construction projectsExperience estimating underground/overhead utilities an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient user of:

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)Accubid or Bid2Win

The expected salary range for this role is between $110,000 and $130,000. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as vehicle allowance, group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.