Wesley Garner

Construction Estimator with deep field background in civil and power construction and 6+ years in estimating, preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and competitive bids for underground civil utility projects — including water, sanitary, storm, sewer, high-voltage duct banks, vaults, substations, and earthworks. Journeyman crane operator and heavy equipment operator with a Class 1 license, bringing hands-on constructability insight to estimating and project execution. Delivered $15M+ in awarded tenders using B2W and Bluebeam Revu, with material savings achieved through subcontractor management and cost control.

Seeking opportunities in estimating and project management with a focus on underground utilities and civil construction.

Lead Estimator – Water, Sanitary, Storm, Heavy Civil Excavations at SRP Projects Ltd. (2026-03 – 2026-06)

Lead civil estimating for demolition, commercial excavation, water, sanitary, and storm utility projects across heavy civil and underground disciplines.

• Built and formalized the estimating department from the ground up: standardized bid workflows, centralized cost databases, risk-assessment protocols, and post-bid review procedures that improved accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a team of estimators: assign workloads, review estimates, maintain quality control, and ensure consistent turnaround on concurrent bids.
• Drive competitive pricing strategies and strong win rates across multiple active tenders.
• Bridge pre-construction planning with field execution through collaboration with operations, purchasing, and project management teams.
• AI-certified; skilled in Bid2Win (B2W), Bluebeam Revu, and advanced Excel.

Construction Estimator/Material Management at Iconic Power Systems (2019-01 – 2025-12)

• Developed comprehensive cost estimates for concrete-encased duct banks and electrical vaults, including formwork, rebar, and pours
• Performed detailed quantity take-offs using B2W Estimating Software and Bluebeam Revu from blueprints and specifications, ensuring scope accuracy for heavy civil scopes.
• Solicited and analyzed subcontractor pricing for labor, equipment, and materials, achieving 10% material savings through competitive bidding while meeting safety/quality standards.
• Collaborated with project teams on bid submissions, change orders, and contract turnover, supporting post-award documentation and scope reviews.

Civil Leadhand Utility Upgrades at ENMAX (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Prepared estimates for civil upgrades including NGRs, grid replacements, substations, and underground utilities
• Reviewed drawings/documents for scope understanding, validated quantities, and assisted in tender preparation and data analysis.
• Led construction teams and estimating for Developer Choice Projects and URD models, applying industry standards for accurate pricing and contingencies.

Heavy Equipment Operator / Civil Construction at Multiple Roles (Heidelberg, Iconic Power Systems, Valard)

• Operated CAT 988, Komatsu WA500, JD 944K loaders at Spy-Hill Quarry for aggregates earthworks, crusher loading, and stockpiling—gained direct equipment costing knowledge for accurate estimating; conducted daily inspections per maintenance protocols.
• Executed trenching, final grade, concrete pours, earthworks, and steel structure erection for HV substations at Iconic Power Systems, using blueprint reading for quantity/material needs; managed BOMs, SAGE Intacct ERP reporting, and subcontractor coordination.
• Heavy equipment operation (dozer, telehandler, excavator, loader, crane) for Valard powerline/substation construction including tower foundations and underground repairs; heavy haul trucking supported remote civil projects—provided field constructability insights for estimators.

Technical Training in Journeyman Crane & Hoisting – NAIT

Diploma in Human Services – NSCC

Certificate in Business/Sales – APB

Diploma in Warehouse Management – Alison