High Voltage Senior Estimator

High Voltage Senior Electrical Estimator – Preconstruction

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Pre-construction

Core Competencies & Development:

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Teamwork
• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Result Focus
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Leadership
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Development and Continual Learning

Job Duties:

• Conduct thorough reviews of specifications and drawings.
• Perform top-down estimates (high-level ROMs) and bottoms up estimates by analyzing every aspect of every operation in detail.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages – includes compiling quantities and writing detailed scope. Answer technical questions from bidders.
• Coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers, and architects.
• Review estimates with the Operations staff.
• Prepare proposals by organizing all material, equipment, labour, and subcontract costs needed to complete the project.
• Solicit and coordinate with Vendors and Suppliers to obtain materials quotes.
• Track all bids, proposals and regularly communicate with Project Managers and other colleagues as needed.
• May assist with business development or new customer generation
• Attend kick off meetings
• Maintain and analyze reports
• Prepare and/or review detailed cost estimates for projects.
• Manage, maintain and develop estimating programs / software / tracking systems
• Assist project management staff with change orders, deductions, etc.
• As required, assist all business units.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency.
• Meet with clients, engineers, general contractors, and others regarding proposed construction projects.
• Prepare, present, and maintain required records and written reports as may be required.
• Read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications, the provincial and city codes and ordinances regarding building codes, permit issuance, and permit fees.

Requirements:

• Minimum +10 years’ of utility substation construction experience and a minimum of +5 years’ of experience estimating utility substations, and HV transmission and distribution lines.
• Strong knowledge of the HV substation electrical field.
• Strong knowledge of the HV transmission and distribution electrical field.
• A Power Line Technician ticket, University degree, or College diploma is required.
• Gold Seal considered an asset.
• Ability to read and evaluate blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.
• Ability to read and evaluate technical specifications and commercial/contractual documentation.
• A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques.
• Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills.
• Effectiveness in the areas of construction safety and productivity.
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation.
• Understand the requirements and process for Construction Competition Certificates and Final Acceptance Certificates.
• Have a clear valid driver’s license; an abstract will be required.
• Labor relations and union contract/ procedure knowledge.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, Project, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of Accubid Pro software is considered an asset.
• First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets.

Work Conditions:

• 24/7 availability may be required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb.
• Travel to the site, and off-site locations as required. (provincially, nationally & internationally)
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Work both indoors and outdoors.
• Will be exposed to construction sites.