Estimating Lead
5 days ago
Newport Beach
Job Description Role Reporting to the Regional Director and closely aligned with the Estimating MAnager, the Lead Estimator is a senior technical role responsible for overseeing estimating efforts within a specific division of the company. This position performs and leads the development of complete and competitive EPC proposals, coordinates divisional estimating workflows, and supports preconstruction planning. While not a formal people manager, the Lead Estimator mentors junior and intermediate estimators, ensures estimating standards are upheld, and works closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, project controls, and construction to deliver high-quality proposals. The Lead Estimator acts as the primary estimating authority within their division and serves as a technical escalation point for complex estimates. Responsibilities • Support the coordination of estimating activities among divisional team members to meet proposal deadlines and client requirements., • Review and validate divisional estimates, identifying risks, scope gaps, and opportunities for value engineering through preliminary review stages., • Act as technical lead for pricing strategy, methodology, and commercial alignment within the division in alignment with the Preconstruction Management direction., • Act as a representative for the core values of Rising Edge., • Provide day-to-day technical guidance and coaching to junior and intermediate estimators within the division., • Review and support improvement of divisional estimating tools, templates, and standard practices., • Participate in onboarding and training support for new estimating staff., • Independently evaluate RFP packages to determine project scope, commercial requirements, risk, and constructability., • Prepare detailed, multi-discipline EPC cost estimates for renewable, distribution, substation, generation, and industrial electrical projects., • Collaborate with preconstruction team members and supporting cross-functional stakeholders to develop scope, pricing, execution plans, and schedules., • Lead the development of full proposal packages, including:, • Execution plans, • Cost breakdowns and assumptions, • Project schedules using MS Project or Primavera, • Risk registers and mitigation strategies, • Optional pricing and alternate methodologies, • Environmental, Safety, Quality, and ITP Plans, • Executive summaries, • Coordinate and conduct site visits to inform constructability reviews and field-level data gathering., • Review technical documents (e.g., drawings, DBMs, specs) and identify scope gaps or conflicts., • Engage and communicate with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to secure and validate pricing inputs., • Maintain a record of all estimate basis throughout the development of a proposal., • Lead internal estimate reviews and provide detailed justifications and breakdowns to internal stakeholders., • Conduct final bid submission reviews with the appropriate internal signing authorities., • Participate in strategy development for complex proposals, including alternative methods, value engineering options, and cost-saving opportunities., • Provide peer reviews and support quality control of estimates prepared by others., • Assist in the continuous improvement of estimating tools, templates, and standard practices., • Informally mentor junior estimating staff through task collaboration and technical feedback., • Conduct formal estimate hand-off meetings with the Project Management team after contract award., • Assist with the preparation and submission of change orders and scope adjustments., • Participate in project close-out and post-mortem reviews to support continuous improvement., • Attend regular estimating team meetings to share updates, challenges, and lessons learned., • Support the use of CRM systems to track proposal status, client interactions, and business development metrics, ensuring accurate and timely data entry., • Submit accurate and timely administrative documentation, including daily timesheets. Education • Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred. Certification as a Journeyman Electrician or Power Systems Electrician is considered an asset. Professional designations such as P.Eng., CET, or CEP are highly regarded., • Other related supporting credentials such as scheduling, cost engineering, agile practises would be considered assets.Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in electrical estimating, ideally in the electric utility or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) sectors., • Must have proven experience with renewables, distribution, and substation projects, including exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder proposals., • Proven experiencing leading proposal efforts of medium to large scale projects along with experience mentoring or guiding less experienced estimators is considered critical., • Advanced proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, design packages, and construction specifications., • Strong knowledge of construction productivity, equipment capabilities, labor planning, and market rates., • Advanced experience with estimating software (e.g., Hard Dollar or equivalent)., • Skilled in developing construction schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera., • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, digital takeoff tools (Bluebeam), and document control platforms (e.g., SharePoint)., • Able to independently perform full takeoffs, pricing validations, and proposal compilation., • Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professional judgment., • Proven ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Comfortable engaging directly with subcontractors, vendors, and clients during the proposal phase., • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Benefits • Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision), • Paid Time Off Benefits, • Training & Development, • Employee Assistance Program - Counseling, • RPP - Group RRSP