Responsibilities
- Develop first principles estimates for overhead transmission lines and/or substation from 66 kV to 500 kV
- Interpret drawings, methods and market pricing to build competitive tender submissions
- Work with the National Transmission Estimating Manager and collaborate with construction, engineering and procurement teams
- Support tender governance, reviews and BAFO responses
- Build first principles cost models
- Deliver accurate quantity take off
- Coordinate RFQs and assess pricing
- Maintain cost databases
- Define construction methods and rates
- Support tender pricing reviews
Requirements
- HV line and substation construction knowledge
- First principles estimating skill
- Advanced Excel and estimating systems
- Engineering degree or trade
- 8+ years infrastructure experience
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in first principles estimating for overhead transmission lines and substations, with a strong foundation in HV line construction and advanced proficiency in Excel and estimating systems. Capable of delivering accurate quantity take-offs and coordinating tender submissions while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Hard Skills
- First Principles Estimating
- Quantity Take Off
- Cost Modeling
- Tender Pricing Reviews
- Cost Database Maintenance
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