Utility Estimator

Estimator

INDUSTRY LEADER AND BEST MANAGED COMPANY

Proudly awarded Platinum Standard as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies , K-Line continues its quest to be the premier Canadian owned utilities solutions company. At K-Line, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Customer Satisfaction are the foundation of everything we do. We are a premier high voltage electrical contractor, that provides exceptional value to our utility and related partners through an unwavering commitment to these K-Line values. Estimator
Some travel required.

As an Estimator in the Operations division, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating projects related to estimating the cost of materials, labour, and equipment for projects from contract bids, quotations, drawing and specification. The Estimator works closely with vendors, clients, engineers, subcontractors, and other internal/external parties to prepare estimates. This role supports the organization by providing alternative recommendations to lower project costs and factoring in unexpected costs.

Manage and co-ordinate construction projects, and prepare construction progress schedules
Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors to prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Prepare estimates related to costs of material, labour and equipment and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications primarily in the transmission and distribution space
Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyse tenders, recommend tender awards and negotiations
Set up cost monitoring and reporting procedures
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project
Provide alternative recommendations to lower project costs and factor in unexpected costs
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Assist with the development of project execution plans, construction bid schedules, bid risks and assumptions documents, as well as overall technical guidance for proposal development
Attend and assist in project planning sessions and team meetings to provide estimating input
Attend site visits when required
Five (5) years of experience in cost estimating in the construction industry, including estimating cost of materials, labour and equipment for projects from RFP/RFQ/quotations
Field experience is preferred however a University degree or diploma in Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce Degree (BCom), Construction Engineering/Management/Electrical Engineering Certificate, or related field and/or a combination of education and trade experience will be considered
Past field experience or estimating experience working around equipment (such as Substations, Transmission, Distribution Lines, Telecommunications). Civil and Underground experience would be considered an asset
Advanced experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required
K-Line was established in 1967 and is registered to the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard and ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management Standard.
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