Estimator - Utilities

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITYBlack & McDonald is actively seeking a Utility Estimator to join our Southern Ontario Utilities team. The successful candidate will lead the team’s analysis of cost estimates and preparation of electrical/civil 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 specificationsAdvises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiationsEstablishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and proceduresInitiate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tendersParticipates in site meetings, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as requiredLiaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic evaluation on changes and adjustments to cost estimatesAssist in material and equipment purchasing for secured key projectsOther duties as assignedCOMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusHolds Self and Others AccountableThorough and detail orientedTeamwork and CollaborationValues and Respects OthersCreative yet analytical by natureEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSDegree or Diploma in:Construction Engineering TechnologyConstruction ManagementElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical trade schoolThe following certifications/designations are considered an assetElectrical/Civil trades backgroundGold Seal Certified (GSC)Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)Project Management Professional (PMP)WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS5+ years’ estimating experience on utility construction (substation) projectsExperience estimating underground utilities an assetExperience in renewable construction projects (e.g. wind, solar, EV battery storage)Experience in electrical equipment buildings (e.g. switchgears, relays)SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSProficient user of:MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)Accubid, Bid2Win or any similar bidding softwareBlack & 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.Team events and outings year-roundOne company with endless opportunities to learn and growA family business with family valuesCompetitive compensation and benefits packagesOngoing investment in training and developmentEmpowered people with ambitious goals