Estimating Lead

This position reports to the ManagerProject Controls& Governanceandis responsible forcapital cost estimating activities within ATCO EnPower. Provides oversight supervises or produces estimate product and makes estimate product presentations asrequired. Provides estimating guidance and support to projects of varying degrees of complexity and levels of development maturity. Performs related organizational and administrative activities as directed in the pursuit guidance leadership and training to others as required on projects or within programs. This role will interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of organization and is expected to consistently apply exceptional interpersonalcommunicationand teamwork skills.

Responsibility Area #1 Development & Oversight of Estimating Process

• Establish an estimating framework including standardized procedures methods and processes for estimating projects
• Conduct projectlookbacks to compare actual performance to proposals and make recommendations on process improvements to increase profitability and accuracy
• Build effective relationships with customers designteam specialty contractors suppliers and user groups that reflect and support company core values andmeetsor exceeds the customers expectations.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing technical publications attending conferences and cultivate external relationships
• Grow ATCOEnPowersestimatingexpertisein applying industrys latest best practices
• Be a part of thedecision-makingteam inidentifyingbest approach to managing andmaintaininghistorical cost database (and other software solutions)
• Collect analyze and summarize information and trends

Responsibility Area #2 Project Support

• Review project plans and specifications with the team to confirm project scope
• Review significant contractor proposals and provide recommendations
• Will onboard and orient project estimators in estimation expectations aligned with ATCOEnPowerestimating framework
• Work with project estimators in preparing and approving Basis of Estimate
• Participate in project meetings asrequired such as kick-offs reviews constructability reviews etc.
• Ensure that estimates created align with ATCOEnPowersexpectations andmethodology

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in Industrial Construction projects with at least 5 years of estimating experience
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Business
• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
• PMP CAPM considered an asset
• Experience across several Industrial sectors in particular experience in Renewables Production Plants Pipelines and Water/Wastewater is highly desirable
• Exposure to Supply Chain Management and Project Controls would be considered an asset
• Must have excellent organizational communication and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of supervisors and employees.
• The ability toestablishand build effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and inteam.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Be proficient in all computer software programs such as MS Office Oracle products and project managementsoftware

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance Check.

ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.