Senior Estimator

Job Description

This position is responsible for the overall implementation and direction for the assigned area/discipline of the estimating functions to provide services, procedures, and methods for the timely and accurate issuance of estimates and supporting documentation to the client and project management.  In responding to estimating requests, is responsible for ensuring that departmental and company requirements are met.  This position may direct the quantitative development of material, labor, and subcontract take-offs, as well as the coordination of information among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance.  On large to mid-sized or multiple projects, the individual, if on the leadership track, may act independently or may direct a staff of other estimating professionals.  If on a technical track, the individual will report to an upper-level estimator on a mega or extremely large-sized projects.  

 • Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team  

• Lead the development of the total project estimate; detailed and/or conceptual 

• Develop cost estimates for labor, materials and equipment for the scope of work  

• Prepare the Estimate Risk Analysis and make cost contingency recommendations 

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines  

• Develop detailed electrical Material Take‑Offs (MTOs) for cable, tray, conduit, grounding, lighting, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, heat tracing, and related bulk materials.
• Prepare accurate electrical material pricing and labour effort‑hour units based on project scope and standards.
• Create electrical work packages and coding structures aligned with the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to ensure complete cost capture.
• Integrate electrical discipline inputs into Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) estimates, including indirects, escalation, and contingency.
• Reconcile electrical estimates with drawings, one‑lines, load lists, equipment lists, and vendor/subcontractor quotations.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of electrical quantities, calculations, and unit rates, and review junior estimators’ work when applicable.
• Coordinate and validate vendor quotes for major electrical equipment such as substations, E‑houses, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Incorporate mining‑specific constructability considerations including long cable runs, outdoor substations, remote locations, and temporary power/E&I construction needs.
• Maintain and update electrical unit‑rate databases and norms, and contribute to improving estimating practices and tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to align cost assumptions and ensure estimate completeness.
• Support estimate reviews and presentations by explaining electrical assumptions, methodologies, basis of estimate, and major cost drivers.

• Other duties as assigned 

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements    

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors    

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job   

• Proficient in cost estimating techniques, including construction labor hours, productivity loss, materials, plant equipment, indirect field costs 

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines   

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

 • Experience in heavy Industrial, Mineral or Mining and Metal projects is an asset 

Other Job Requirements

​​​​​​• Stay abreast of current estimating techniques by maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations or by networking with other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry

• Update, as required, common rates that are used in the business line estimates

• Be active in knowledge management portals and communities with regard to forum questions and discussions

• Be knowledgeable about the benefits of Cost Competitive Execution, Excel to Win, Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) and Strategy to Win; actively promote innovative ideas and solutions 

Preferred Qualifications

• Seasoned expertise to ensure that all pertinent information is updated in relation to the present scope of work

• Should be involved with an Estimating professional society

• Minimum of two (2) years of field experience, preferably in project controls, construction, contracts, or estimating

• Knowledgeable about Lump Sum and/or Cost Reimbursable estimating

• Knowledgeable about Self-Perform and/or Construction Management Execution

• Knowledgeable about internal Cost Systems, Progressing Systems, Level I and II Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures and Project Status Reports

• Proficient across all major estimating disciplines, including direct and indirect costs, escalation, benchmarking, risk management, contingency, and pricing model inputs. Demonstrates strong capability in developing estimate plans and basis documents, applying productivity and crew mix analyses, and leveraging historical data systems. Possesses comprehensive procurement knowledge, including purchase orders, budget quotations, and RFP/RFQ (PARP/PARQ) processes, along with expertise in insurance, bonds, expatriate costs, and analytical comparison methodologies.

• Recognized as being familiar, but requiring guidance and supervision in the following areas:  Currency fluctuation and tax costs

• Good analytical and computer skills