Estimator (Telecommunications)

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**What is the Opportunity?**
Reporting to the Manager of Estimating, the Estimator will be responsible for accurately estimating the cost of all elements for
** telecommunications projects within our Utilities sector**. This includes accurately estimating the cost of labour, equipment and materials for the supply and installation, as well as, responsible for the direction, preparation and documentation of work completion estimates for telecommunications utilities construction projects.
**What You’ll Do Here**
- Shared accountability for the overall financial performance of projects awarded.
- Analyzes documents, drawings, specifications, addenda, and quotations in preparation for pricing.
- Reviewing project site prior to price preparation.
- Performs quantity take-off from drawings where applicable.
- Coordinates pricing from Suppliers / Subcontractors and incorporates into estimate.
- Work in partnership effectively with Operations, PMO, Finance, Procurement and Owners staff as appropriate.
- Formulates all costs for tender submission - labour, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.
- Accountable for accuracy and completeness of submissions.
- Conducts Bid Closing and Bid Handover meetings, and job set-ups as required.
- Tracks, forecasts, and reports on the financial and operational performance of selected projects and provides data to support forecasts.
- Supports Scope Change development as required.
- Provides technical support to field staff as appropriate.
- Ensures Post Bid / Post Project Analysis completion and ensures that associated learnings are captured, and that appropriate internal communication takes place.
- Assists with Prequalification, RFQ and RFI submissions as required.
- Frequent contact with the public (Job sites visits, Clients, Consultants, Sub trades).
- Travel required to and from owner offices, work sites and for pre-tender site review, can include overnight travel.
**What You Bring to the Team**
- Diploma / Degree / Trade Certification.
- Understanding of telecommunication utilities systems and associated civil works an asset.
- 5 to 10 years estimating experience - telecommunications systems an asset.
- Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and contract specifications.
- ECI / Design-build / EPC experience an asset.
- Experience and knowledge in product selection and implementation an asset.
- Knowledge of contract language / Terms and Conditions / Surety etc.
- Understanding of job cost fundamentals and accounting / reporting an asset.
- Ability to carry drawing and diaries, use stairs, climb rough terrain when visiting site.
- Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines, working independently with mínimal supervision, and with others as a team.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.
- Professional designation an asset (P.Eng., C.E.T., CTech).
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- Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams.
- Commitment to sustainability and to becoming a net-zero compa