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.
• Contribute to the maintenance of historical cost data and continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating team.

Requirements

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.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation, version control, and internal process compliance.

Benefits

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• RPP - Group RRSP