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Civil / Electrical Utilities Estimator

Team Construction • Toronto, CA • 3w ago

Job Description

We’re hiring a Civil / Electrical Utilities Estimator to join our Southern Ontario Utilities team in Scarborough, Ontario. If you’re passionate about estimating and engineering, we are working on exciting projects in transit and with MTO. This is your chance to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

As an Estimator with us, you’ll play an integral role in preparing take-offs and estimates for transportation. As a key player in our team, you’ll take ownership of preparing accurate and competitive estimates for utilities work on our transportation and transit initiatives. You’ll have the chance to apply your expertise while working on impactful projects with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare electrical and civil take-offs/estimates for transportation and transit projects, including Streetlighting, Traffic Intersections, Intelligent Traffic Systems, and Duct Banks.
Accurately estimate the costs of materials, labour, and equipment using detailed drawings and specifications.
Lead the tendering process and implement cost-monitoring and reporting procedures.
Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and owners to finalize competitive price packages.
Actively engage in site reviews, tender reviews, hand-offs, and project closings.
Build and maintain a comprehensive directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
Propose innovative solutions for project estimates in collaboration with engineers and stakeholders.
Develop tender construction schedules and scope-of-work methodologies.
Maintain the Bid2Win database for seamless project estimation.

Core Competencies

Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to teamwork.

Education & Experience

A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering or Construction Fundamental
Electrical trade background is an asset.
5+ years of experience in utilities estimating
Experience on transit and/or transportation construction projects an asset
Proficiency in tools like MS Office and Bid2Win estimating software.