Project Estimator

Location: Edmonton, ABContract: 12 MonthsHours: 40 hours/week7:30 AM - 4:00 PM daily, excluding Weekends and Stat holidays. OT is not applicable.The
Project Estimator
to support the Transmission Program Management team in planning and executing multiple high voltage transmission projects.The Project Estimator is accountable for coordinating the delivery of assigned projects and supporting a team of Project Managers in the delivery of all aspects of a project from inception through to close out, including: cost and schedule monitoring, scheduling crews, contract management, HSE reporting, quality management coordinating regulatory deliverables and records management.Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates for transmission projects, including overhead and underground lines, substations, and asset replacement or upgrade programsReview engineering drawings, technical specifications, standards, and scopes of work to support estimate developmentComplete detailed quantity take-offs and determine labour, equipment, and material requirementsApply standardized estimating methodologies, unit rates, and historical cost dataIdentify estimating assumptions, cost drivers, risks, and uncertainties, including development of escalation and contingency allowancesCollaborate with Engineering and Construction to assess constructability, sequencing, and execution strategiesSupport capital budget development, business case preparation, and Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) filingsReview contractor estimates, tender submissions, and change orders for scope completeness and cost reasonablenessMaintain estimating databases, cost models, and estimating documentationPrepare and maintain Basis of Estimate documentation, including inclusions, exclusions, and assumptionsParticipate in post-project reviews to improve estimating accuracy and processesOther duties that may be assigned consistent with the job descriptionDiploma or degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline5+ years of estimating experience in construction, electric transmission, power utilities, or heavy civil infrastructureProven experience estimating high-voltage transmission and/or substation projects is an assetProfessional designation (P.Eng., C.E.T., or equivalent) is considered an assetExperience in a regulated transmission utility environment and familiarity with AUC capital governance processes is considered an assetValid Class 5 Driver’s License for field visits within EdmontonCertifications and Training
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