Senior Cost Estimator

• Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgment to perform tasks, including developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on medium complexity and scope assignments
• Assist project or operations management to meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules, and similar tasks
• Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, and recommending safe engineering designs to support successful operations and/or project completion
• Participate in engineering practices by conducting independent studies and analysis, contributing to the development of technical standards, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs, and making decisions related to methods and designs, as well as providing guidance and advice to other engineering professionals
• Prepares direct and indirect cost estimates for services, labour, materials, equipment, and high-level schedules for 69kV – 500kV transmission line (overhead, submarine, and underground cable) and substation projects during Planning, Identification, Definition, and Implementation Phases
• Gathers information on project scope of work and contracting plans and assists in establishing the project work breakdown structure in preparation for estimating
• Develops and manages the estimating work package or activities for the project
• reviews the work packages of others for completeness versus the project scope before incorporating them into the project estimate
• Communicates with and reviews the work and progress of assigned staff, consultants, and contractors, ensuring accuracy, achievement of required results, and adherence to accepted engineering practice and procedures
• Prepares information to support regulatory processes
• Prepares for, coordinates, conducts, or presents estimates at management review meetings or meetings addressing issues related to the estimate/schedule in a project
• Reviews final estimate packages to ensure they meet all requirements and addresses comments from reviewers prior to final approvals/acceptance
• Provides input to and reviews contract specifications and tender packages for bid-ability assessment and the contract schedule of payments
• Analyzes and reports various attributes such as contractor progress, contract variance, complex change requests from vendors, and overall analysis to support the estimating process or overall project performance
• Supervises, coaches, and mentors other staff in the department, which may include both employees and consultants

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering (preference for candidates with an electrical engineering background)
• A minimum of eight (8) years of combined experience in engineering and construction, including at least four (4) years of related experience in heavy industrial projects estimating and scheduling, working on complex utility contracts/projects up to or exceeding $100 million in total project value
• Preferably, experience in power utility transmission lines (overhead & underground) and substation-related projects
• Demonstrated proficiency as a senior estimator with a solid understanding of estimating principles and practices, including risk, accuracy, Monte Carlo simulations, market, and industry conditions
• Knowledge and experience with multi-discipline engineering design (electrical, protection and control, civil, geotechnical, etc.)
• Working knowledge of project management principles
• Proficiency in estimating and scheduling software and MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), with the ability to develop and work with computer models
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong leadership, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• High level of initiative and ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative estimating techniques and apply practical knowledge in the analysis and resolution of problems
• Valid Class-5 (or equivalent) driver’s license
• willingness to travel and occasionally work at remote locations in BC
• Experience preparing substation conceptual layouts (for electrical discipline) based on single-line diagrams
• Membership with AACE International and familiarity with its recommended practices is preferred

Membership with AACE International and familiarity with its recommended practices is preferred