ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & 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 assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Communicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusHolds Self and Others AccountableThorough and detail orientedTeamwork and CollaborationValues and Respects OthersCreative yet analytical by nature

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in:

Construction Engineering TechnologyConstruction ManagementElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical trade school

The following certifications/designations are considered an asset

Electrical/Civil trades backgroundGold Seal Certified (GSC)Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)Project Management Professional (PMP)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

5+ 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 REQUIREMENTS

Proficient user of:

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)Accubid, Bid2Win or any similar bidding software

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.