Project Estimator (Nuclear)

Black & McDonald Limited

• $90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline; relevant designation preferred.
  • 3+ years of estimating experience specific to construction and power generation projects.
  • Experience with high-risk complexity projects.
  • Proven experience using cost estimating software and knowledge of industry standards.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and technical skills, including computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Project, and JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation and submission of project bids for client RFPs.
  • Develop and implement project strategies to meet performance, scheduling, and profitability targets.
  • Prepare and analyze cost estimates based on project specifications and drawings.
  • Advise on tendering processes and assist with negotiations and award recommendations.
  • Conduct site reviews and collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and project alignment.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, conducting feasibility studies and adjustments to estimates when necessary.
  • Document and organize bid information for turnover to project teams upon award.

Benefits

  • Company paid health and dental benefits.
  • Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives.
  • Team building events to enhance workplace culture.
  • Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
  • Recognition programs including rewards for outstanding contributions.
  • Scholarship program available for employee dependents.
Full Job Description
The Project Estimator is located in Pickering and typically reports directly to the Director of Proposals & Commercial Management. Their primary focus is to lead the bid team in development of proposals for engineering, procurement and multi-trade construction projects within the Power Generation Sector, including mechanical, electrical, structural and civil scopes. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with tender specifications, and driving the end-to-end bid process to secure successful project outcomes. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead the planning, development and submission of project bids in response to client RFPs. • Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project's required performance, schedule, and profitability targets. • Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications. • Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations. • Lead site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Director of Proposals & Commercial Management, Project Manager, and Purchasing as required. • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. • Assist in scope development and subcontractor evaluations. • Identify labour, equipment, material, time requirements, and technical specifications. • Assist with the development of WBS and schedules. • Conduct quantity take-off estimates based on engineering drawings and specifications to compute labour and material costs to support budget development and change management. • Documents all information relating to the estimate, archives and organizes such information to turnover to the project team upon successful award. • Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS • Communicates Effectively • Customer Focus • Holds Self and Others Accountable • Problem Solving and Innovation • Teamwork and Collaboration • Values and Respects Others EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related discipline) or College Technical Diploma or related experience. • Relevant designation preferred. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • 3+ years of estimating experience for related construction/power generation projects. • Experience on projects with high-risk complexity. • Proven experience with industry standards and cost estimating software. SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Strong communication, organization, analytical and relevant technical skills. • Available to travel. • Computer literacy: MS word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, and JD Edwards. WORK PERKS & BENEFITS • Company paid health and dental benefits • Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives • Team building events • Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program • Opportunity for ongoing professional development • Rewards and recognition • Scholarship Program for employee dependents COMPENSATION The expected salary range for this role is between $90,000/annually and $120,000/annually. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate's qualifications, including but not limited to education, experience and overall competencies. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald's total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, and career development programs. #LI-KJ1

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