Senior Estimator

Solvest – Who we are:

Solvest began operations in the Yukon in 2015, and we have since established ourselves as the standard for renewable energy services in Northern and remote regions. Our core values are Innovation, Trust, Empowerment and Tenacity.

What we offer:

• A people-focused workplace; our employees are the center of our culture
• A chance to contribute to a greener and more inclusive future
• Employer-paid comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Work / life balance - currently trialing a 4-day work week 
• Competitive compensation and vacation entitlement
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Focus on growth and development opportunities.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Estimator to lead all aspects of pricing and cost estimation for Solvest’s projects, from early feasibility studies to RFP responses and detailed EPC budgets. This is not just an estimating role, it is a systems building position for someone who wants to design and run a scalable pricing process that drives our growth across Canada and the U.S.

You’ll work closely with our sales, engineering, and project management teams to ensure every proposal is precise, competitive, and profitable. Your insights will directly influence how Solvest bids, wins, and delivers renewable energy projects across the north and remote regions. This is a technical position, and we value candidates with a background in electrical engineering, renewable energy design, or construction estimation. The candidate best suited to this position will have the ability to efficiently and effectively manage a consistent and at times heavy workload, while thriving in a self-directed work environment. 

This is a technical position, and we value candidates with a background in electrical engineering, renewable energy design, or construction estimation. 

This position is offered in-office out of Whitehorse, YT or Cobourg, ON or remotely, reporting to our Whitehorse head office from anywhere in Canada.

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time - Solvest is currently trialing a 4-day work week at 36 hours per week

Wage Range: $85,000 - $140,000 per year based on experience + annual profit share based on company profitability

Benefits: As part of our commitment to employee wellness, we provide the following benefits: 

Employer-paid comprehensive health benefits package after 3 months (unlimited access to virtual health care, mental health care and wellbeing, and virtual pharmacy via Dialogue); flexible work arrangements. 

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze and complete accurate cost estimation for project proposals, tender/bid packages, RFQs, RFPs and pre-qualifications, including

• Review project plans, specs, and proposals to prepare accurate and comprehensive bid estimates, ensuring all required information is included. Lead pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (fixed rate and time/materials contracts).
• Complete full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes. Review current material and construction equipment pricing and ensure bid validity and price escalation is addressed and meets project’s needs.
• Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications for large and complex projects to determine overall project requirements.
• Participate in quote reviews with other technical design and/or sales staff to ensure the design meets all Code and non-Code related requirements, and that the design meets the client's requirements.
• Establish a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates.
• Solicit and negotiate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, maintaining and expanding a qualified network database. 
• Ensure tender packages, scopes of work, and bid submissions are comprehensive and competitive.
• Maintain an estimating database of history and costs.

Required Skills/Qualifications: 

• A Red Seal Journeyman Electrician certification or Electrical Engineering diploma.
• 6+ years experience in construction estimation and/or electrical cost estimation on complex, large dollar projects.
• Extensive experience working with spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel).
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings, technical bid requirements, and specifications.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong systems based thinker. We are seeking a person who looks to optimize, standardize and document every process to allow for scale. 
• Strong estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with practical and logical thinking.
• Able to work accurately and effectively under pressure with hard deadline dates.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and empower organization. In addition, must be a strong communicator and be able to take the initiative to function without day-to-day guidance.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.

Preferred: 

• Previous working experience in solar, wind, or similar renewable energy systems with a strong knowledge of renewable energy regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• AutoCAD skills and drafting experience is not required but beneficial.

Additional Requirements:

·         Background check.

·         Driver’s license and minimum 3 years claims experience history.

How to Apply:

Quoting the position title, please submit your resume and cover letter.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.