Estimator, Power

Estimator - PowerInfrastructureNisku, AB or Vancouver, BCWHO WE ARECelebrating 60 years of People | Projects | Values around the world!Michels Family of Companies is an established energy and infrastructure organization with 25 years in Canada. We support 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.Michels Canada headquarters is based in Nisku, Alberta, Canada.DESCRIPTIONReporting to the Manager of Estimating, the Estimator Power 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.RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain 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.REQUIREMENTSMinimum of 3 years of experience estimating overhead or underground power transmission & distribution, and substation 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 negotiating.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 skillsExperienced in reading plans and specifications for Power Transmission and Distribution projects.BENEFITSWe offer competitive total 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.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: careers@michelscanada.comNo Recruitment Agencies, please. Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution,Electric Power Generation,Construction