Estimator

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time temporary Estimator position for up to 11 months working out of Edmonton, AB.

The Estimator, Project Controls is responsible for developing and delivering project estimates that support engineering, construction, and capital projects across EPCOR Water Services as part of the Project Management Office. Working closely with project teams, operations, contractors, and other stakeholders, you will provide accurate cost analysis and estimating expertise to support decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. This role supports both short-term initiatives and multi-year capital programs and is embedded within EPCOR Water Services through Commercial Services.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their '@epcor.com' email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

What you’d be responsible for

• Providing input into Estimating plans and direction while ensuring ongoing, effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against established performance metrics and maintaining plans that support accurate estimating.
• Reviewing specifications, drawings, and estimate requests to determine scope of work, material requirements, and estimate content.
• Preparing comprehensive cost estimates, including labour, equipment, subcontractor, and material costs at the conceptual, preliminary, and final stages, while meeting customer expectations.
• Consulting with Business Development, Engineering, Projects, Operations, Procurement, contractors, and suppliers to ensure estimates reflect current pricing and construction costs.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of estimating and cost control tools, templates, and processes.
• Maintaining records of construction, maintenance, and related activities, and conducting comparisons between planned work, estimates, historical data, and actual results.
• Conducting studies and analyses to develop, establish, and update cost task units, while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and gathering stakeholder input.
• Promoting departmental efficiency by maintaining knowledge of industry best practices, enhancing existing practices, and applying lessons learned in day-to-day activities.
• Analyzing estimating processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing input into continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrating a high-performance, safety-focused, accountable, disciplined, innovative, and achievement-oriented approach that is easy to do business with.

What’s required to be successful

• A diploma from an accredited engineering technology program (Civil Engineering Technology) is required.
• A degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering) is considered an asset.
• 4+ years of experience estimating multiple construction projects or portfolios, including proficiency with estimating software, is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of fundamentals of project costing and construction methods.
• Knowledge of best practices in estimating, project management and construction for transportation, electrical and utility projects.
• Experience and extensive knowledge using B2W Estimate estimating software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of available decision support tools (MS Excel, Power BI, B2W Estimate)
• Familiarity with standard project management tools and methodology.
• Strong understanding of competitive estimating processes and available tools / software.
• Ability to review specifications and drawings to gather project information and estimation requirements.
• Ability to analyze situations and data, draw conclusions and develop a plan of action to address issues

As the successful candidate, you build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. You navigate conflict and challenges professionally and work toward practical solutions. You apply sound judgment, think critically, and make informed decisions based on available information.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: T2

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Wage: Starting at $49.93 per hour 

• Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and based on a combination of factors as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

To ensure your application is recognized as internal, please apply using your EPCOR email address.

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance is required on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.
• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle: Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.