Job Description

SUMMARY

The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for key building improvement and new equipment construction projects. This specifically includes:

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare Detailed Cost Estimates for key building improvement and new equipment construction projects
• Objectively calculate materials, labour, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closings
• Draft requests for quotations to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
• Elaborate consistent and reliable project costing templates by unit, division or type
• calculate materials, labour, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closing details
• Coordinate a cost benchmarking process through the project bid process for all regions.
• Standardize price grid utilisation, gather extensive pricing information, for Construction, Services & equipment.
• Supply consistent data, training and support to the project managers in their estimation efforts and validate certain project estimations.
• Assess and challenge change orders real market value with project managers and vendors
• Provides interactive support to all bids/proposals
• • Collaborate with the Lead Estimator and Projects Team to determine project costs and overheads for each estimate.
• Ultimately responsible for the quality & accuracy of estimating process and tools, and of some key project estimates
• • Participate in hand over meeting with Project management team after award.
• Maintains databases within estimating software & tools

IN OFFICE POSITION LOCATED IN UXBRIDGE

Knowledge & Skills

• Electrical construction - estimating experience an asset
• Construction job site experience is an asset
• Proficient with Estimating software, tools and MS Excel
• Trimble Experience is an asset
• Very good English written and communication skills required
• Strong client focus, proactive, and a desire to achieve results
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to quality, accuracy and details
• Knowledge of Canadian codes and standards

This is a regular, full-time position with a hourly range of $30.48 - $38.10 per hour. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

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