Estimator – Power (Edmonton or Vancouver)

Estimator - Power
Infrastructure 
Nisku, AB 
Employee Referral Eligible: Tier 1

At Michels Canada, We Do That, and More. Our company is passionate about our business, our customers and our talent! We are cultivating a culture of excellence and aspire to be best-in-class in the industry. Michels Canada is committed to supporting Canada’s prosperous future by constructing safe, reliable infrastructure solutions to serve the public’s energy, water and wastewater, and transportation needs. We care about doing what is best for our people, our customers, the communities in which we work and our country. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work and an engaging and collaborative environment in a fast-paced setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, 100% Employer paid benefits package and RRSP matching 
• Gain meaningful experience on major Canadian Power Transmission and Distribution projects
• A challenging and rewarding work environment with abundant resources and support across Canada
• Build camaraderie and friendships while working in both our beautiful Canadian Headquarters or regional offices in Vancouver or Toronto. 

Your Opportunity with Michels Canada
Reporting to the Manager of Estimating, the Power Estimator is responsible for evaluating RFP/Tender specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know or ask everything required to successfully propose and win the opportunity.  The Power Estimator must follow-up with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and vendors to ensure that pricing remains highly competitive. The Power Estimator also assists the Project Management teams in project handoff and startup. Critical for success are the abilities to take direction, work independently, manage time effectively, demonstrate an acute attention to detail and prepare oral summary reports for Senior Management.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Provide support to the Estimating Manager, estimating peers and Supervisor Proposals during tendering phase of all projects.
• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates and new project set-up documents, including bids, construction management, design builds, cost estimates and control budgets.
• Analyze drawings and specifications.
• Create and issue request for quotes or subcontractor proposal requests documents and analyze responses for the highest-ranking submission.
• Attend site walkthroughs and project proposal site meetings, review and confirm geotechnical conditions, draft risk matrix and complete RFI’s required for proposal response.
• Assist in creating preliminary budget for all successful tender projects, and any change order pricing.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum of 3 years experience estimating overhead or underground power transmission & distribution projects in Canada. 
• A Post-secondary degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, ASCT., Business, or a Journeyman Trade Certification in combination with experience in a related field is an asset.
• Experience and skilled in negotating
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the DOT Operations Director and Michels Legal Department.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Bluebeam and Adobe. Estimating proficiency preferred using HCSS Estimating Software.
• Organized written communication skills
• Experienced in reading plans and specifications for Power Transmission and Distribution proects.

Apply Now!

We offer competitive compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Michels Canada is committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture; as an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Michels Canada is committed to supporting Canada’s prosperous future by constructing safe, reliable infrastructure solutions to serve the public’s energy, infrastructure, and transportation needs. Michels Canada is headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, Canada. We care about doing what is best for our people, our customers, the communities in which we work and our country.

Employee Referral Eligible: Tier 1