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Electrical Estimator

  • Uxbridge, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
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Summary

 JOB DESCRIPTION

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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Responsibilities

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for building improvements and new equipment construction projects. This includes calculating material, labor, and equipment costs while coordinating benchmarking processes and supporting project managers.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in electrical construction estimating and job site operations, with proficiency in MS Excel and estimating software like Trimble. Knowledge of Canadian codes and standards and strong analytical skills are required.

Skills

  • Electrical Estimating
  • Cost Estimation
  • Project Costing
  • Trimble
  • MS Excel
  • Budgeting
  • Vendor Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Canadian Codes and Standards
  • Communication Skills
  • Organizational Skills

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Electrical Construction
  • Cost Estimating
  • Trimble
  • MS Excel
  • Project Costing
  • Canadian Codes
  • Benchmarking
  • Change Orders
  • Request for Quotations
  • Facilities Services
  • Project Management
  • Price Grids

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