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Reporting to the Electrical Director, the Assistant Director – Electrical Estimation plays a strategic role in the preparation, coordination, and review of electrical estimates for wind and solar projects across Canada.
The candidate will contribute to structuring estimation practices and supporting the team of electrical estimators.
This role is based in our Lévis, Quebec office, in hybrid work model.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Coordinate electrical estimates for various projects;
• Contribute to the development of bid strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability;
• Analyze plans, specifications, addenda, and contractual documents to identify risks and opportunities;
• Oversee the entire estimation process, including:
o Tendering to suppliers and subcontractors
o Analysis of received bids
o Evaluation of risks and opportunities
• Validate design assumptions, quantities, and proposed technical solutions;
• Review and ensure the quality, consistency, and structure of estimates (direct costs, general conditions, etc.);
• Coordinate preliminary engineering with external consultants and guide decisions based on cost, schedule, and feasibility considerations;
• Act as a technical reference for the electrical estimation team;
• Contribute to planning and prioritizing team assignments;
• Support continuous improvement of estimation processes, tools, and methodologies;
• Ensure standardization and optimization of estimation practices.

This role could be for you if you have

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma (DEC) in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in electrical estimation within the construction of medium- and high-voltage substations;
• Proficiency in French, both spoken and written;
• Advanced proficiency in English (spoken and written) to interact daily with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, partners, and colleagues outside Quebec, including participation in coordination and project management meetings, providing progress updates, and preparing reports for English-speaking stakeholders;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work within short deadlines;
• Knowledge of Bid2Win is considered an asset.

• A minimum of 4 weeks of vacation starting on day one

• Personal days you can use whenever you need them
• A competitive group insurance benefits package
• Group RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Employee Share Ownership Program – become a partner in our success
• Support for your professional development and career growth
• Monthly cellphone allowance
• Various mobility allowances and premiums to support your work

Borea’s values are deeply rooted in the energy landscape. We take care of each other, ensuring that our teams thrive in a healthy and safe environment. With passion and perseverance, we embrace the challenges that come our way. Borea, in collaboration with its various solar and wind construction partners, is committed to finding increasingly innovative solutions with the goal to commit to quality and responsibly and sustainably energizing future generations.

Borea Construction is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated equitably. We recognize that structural barriers shape professional experiences and qualifications. For this reason, we encourage individuals to apply even if they feel the position may be out of reach.