Project Estimator – High Voltage, BESS
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Project Estimator developing EPC cost estimates and proposals for high-voltage, utility, and renewable energy projects. Supporting site assessments, subcontractor pricing, risk reviews, and project hand-offs.
Responsibilities:
- Report to the Estimating Lead.
- Prepare complete EPC proposals for high-voltage electrical, renewables, and utility projects.
- Evaluate RFP packages to determine scope, constructability, schedules, deliverables, and proposal requirements.
- Develop detailed cost estimates and supporting documentation.
- Identify value engineering opportunities.
- Support transition from estimate to execution through structured hand-offs and project lifecycle collaboration.
- Prepare detailed EPC cost estimates for transmission, distribution, substation, generation, and industrial electrical projects.
- Develop proposal submissions, execution plans, pricing, schedules, safety and quality plans, risk registers, assumptions, clarifications, optional pricing, alternate proposals, and executive summaries.
- Collaborate with estimating, engineering, procurement, project controls, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate and attend site visits to gather field data and assess constructability.
- Review client commercial terms and coordinate risk assessment and compliance documentation.
- Maintain estimate basis records and facilitate internal estimate review meetings.
- Conduct final bid submission reviews and formal estimate hand-off meetings after contract award.
- Assist with change orders and scope adjustments.
- Participate in project close-out and post-mortem reviews.
- Use CRM systems to track proposal status, client interactions, and business development metrics.
- Submit administrative documentation, including daily timesheets.
- Support continuous improvement in estimating processes and proposal quality.
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred, or certification as a Journeyperson Electrician or Power Systems Electrician considered a strong asset.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical estimating, preferably within the electric utility or EPC sectors.
- Experience with renewable, distribution, and substation projects considered an asset.
- Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and labor productivity.
- Experience using estimating software such as Hard Dollar (or equivalent).
- Experience with digital take-off tools such as Bluebeam.
- Ability to develop project schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency with document management software such as SharePoint.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, procurement, construction, and project management functions.
- Proven ability to coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Able to clearly articulate estimate assumptions, risk considerations, and commercial impacts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working independently while also functioning as part of a larger team.
- Candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods
- Generous paid time off
- RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
- Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Team events
- Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives
- Collaboration, respect, and accountability culture
- Hands-on experience and exposure to diverse projects
- Continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development
- Competitive compensation and culture of appreciation
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