Estimator

We are in need of a resourceful Estimator to join our cohesive team at Quanta Canada Renewables in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Growing your career as a on_site Estimator is an outstanding opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, project management and have the right determination for the job, then apply for the position of Estimator at Quanta Canada Renewables today!

Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR | Fortune: 244) is the largest specialty contractor with the most highly trained and skilled workforce in North America – providing fully integrated infrastructure solutions for the electric power, underground utility, renewable energy, industrial and telecommunications industries. Every moment of every day, people all over North America rely on energy solutions provided by Quanta Services and its customers. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – playing a key role in accelerating a people-centered energy transition and building a better world for generations to come.

Quanta Canada Renewables (QCR) is a new entity within the Quanta family of companies, dedicated to providing the premier turnkey solutions for the full engineering and construction of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in Canada. As an Estimator, you will be able to shape the development of a new organization’s processes and procedures while leveraging industry-leading best practices, decades of expertise, and the support of the largest utility contractor in North America to support the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future for Canada.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Estimator is responsible for the overall planning and coordination efforts to produce comprehensive project cost estimates for utility-scale (100 MW+) wind and solar projects. Working in conjunction with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent, the Estimator will determine contractor and labor needs, calculate job profitability, prepare and submit bids, and maintain cost databases. The Estimator will leverage the tools, established processes, and Lean best practices from the Quanta Renewable Energy Platform (QREP) to deliver consistency, quality, and productivity to ultimately drive profitability for all QCR projects.

Location: the Estimator is permitted to use a hybrid work schedule (minimum of three days in office and other days remote). Travel to (potential) project sites is required prior to proposal submission and required during project construction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Project Planning & Estimation

• Develops initial project-specific schedules in conjunction with the Project Manager, engineering design, scheduling, field accounting, and construction staff

• Collaborate with project managers, field leadership, and engineers to identify Lean process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data strategies

• Develops crew-based production estimate based upon research and historic productivities; and develop proposal documents for submittal and leads proposal presentation to client

• Prepare bid review with estimation methodology, assumptions, historical data analysis, risk and opportunity matrix development to facilitate decision-making specific to margins

• Collaboration with engineering team throughout design process to ensure clarity with and constructability of designs

2. Customer Service & Coordination

• Execute on the Quanta business model which safely delivers renewable energy projects that are well-built, delivered on-time, within budget and delight clients

• Request and aggregate key customer information and inputs into project estimation tools

• Review project estimates with clients to ensure understanding and alignment around project scope, schedules, budgets, and material procurement needs

• Respond to client requests in a manner that collaborates for mutual success

3. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with procurement, scheduling, and project development teams on local bidding efforts

• Develops and/or oversees subcontractor and supplier scope, price, and schedule exhibits for subcontract and purchase order packages

• Work with procurement teams to coordinate local and First Nation bidding efforts

SKILLS:

· Strong people relationship and team-building skills

· Self-starter with superior problem evaluation/solving skills

· Ability to communicate and interact effectively with the multi-disciplinary teams

· Strong understanding of project design and integrated EPC process

· Ability to segment construction means and methods and assign crew-based productions

· Strong understanding of how to build and implement dynamic estimating tools, and models, and crew-based estimating

· Ability to coach, teach, and mentor junior staff to develop technical and operational proficiency

· Basic proficiency with scheduling software (Primavera P6 preferred) and estimating software (Hard Dollar experience a plus)

Required Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent

· Previous experience performing construction, contracting, and projects in the Power Generation industry

· Must be versed in various aspects of engineering design and construction, and contracting methodologies, as well as project planning and management-related tasks and activities including, but not limited to, engineering, estimating, scheduling, bidding, project management and administration and management of prime contracts, preparation and administration of purchase orders and subcontracts, field supervision, budget control, safety, quality assurance, etc.

· Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in renewable energy construction work activities

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

Quanta Services is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and complete range of employee benefits.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of this position. Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Benefits of working as a Estimator in Calgary, Alberta, Canada:

● Excellent Benefits Package
● Rapid Progression
● Competitive salary