Estimator (Contract) Talent Pool

Bruce Power is advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation. From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program. Supporting this work onsite offers interesting and impactful opportunities.

We are seeking Estimators for contract opportunities at the Bruce Power site through a contract partner. These dynamic opportunities require individuals who thrive in a fast paced and integrated team environment.

Please apply if you are interested in an opportunity to work collaboratively while supporting various work programs for the following role.

- Estimator

The Estimator supports project teams by developing and coordinating comprehensive cost estimates for large-scale, multi-million-dollar design-build projects. This role requires expertise in assessing materials, labor, and equipment costs based on industry standards, contractor bids, vendor quotations, schematic drawings, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop detailed cost estimates for multi-discipline design-build construction projects, from initial take-offs to final pricing.

- Analyze complex drawings, specifications, and proposals to ensure accurate scope validation and risk allocation.

- Create estimates adhering to AACE standards, ranging from order-of-magnitude to highly detailed analyses.

- Advise on tendering procedures, evaluate bids, and support negotiations to determine award recommendations.

- Monitor and update project estimates throughout the lifecycle to ensure compliance and accuracy.

- Implement best practices in estimating methods, including risk assessments and productivity benchmarks.

- Liaise with stakeholders to conduct feasibility studies, address challenges, and manage project changes effectively.

- Maintain cost databases, supplier directories, and feedback loops to improve project controls and reporting systems.

- Collaborate closely with project teams to resolve complex estimating issues and optimize project outcomes.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

- Four-year university degree in a related field or having the equivalent level of education and experience.

- 8–10 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on estimating large scale projects.

- Experience in nuclear projects is considered an asset.

- Expertise in conceptual estimating, cost analysis, mathematical techniques, and project design scopes with knowledge of engineering disciplines, construction trades, and equipment usage.

- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

- Proficient in project estimating tools, including Cleopatra, Active Risk Manager (ARM), and Microsoft suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI); quick to learn new tools and technologies.

Are you ready for a change?

Please attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

This posting is for contract opportunities and while no posting end date is indicated, it may close at any time, based on fulfillment of business needs.