Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator
- Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of estimating experience focused on electrical and instrumentation scopes in an industrial setting.
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
DCM Integrated Solutions Inc. is a leading player in the industrial construction sector, specializing in industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround services in the oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, industrial processing, and infrastructure industries. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.
We are seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Estimator to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the E&I Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive electrical and instrumentation cost estimates for industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, specialized E&I knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Estimator to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the E&I Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive electrical and instrumentation cost estimates for industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, specialized E&I knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Scope Analysis
- Review electrical and instrumentation scopes of work, drawings, and specifications.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to clarify scope details.
- E&I Cost Estimation
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for cable, tray, conduit, terminations, instrumentation, and associated materials.
- Use industry-standard estimating tools and software (e.g., Accubid) to prepare accurate, competitive estimates.
- Develop labour, material, and equipment pricing for E&I scopes, including productivity assumptions.
- Execution Methodology
- Develop E&I execution methodologies based on project specifications and scope.
- Work with project managers, supervisors, and engineers to optimize installation methods.
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Identify potential risks and uncertainties specific to E&I execution.
- Develop mitigation strategies through scope clarification, alternative solutions, and contingency planning.
- Analyze and assess relevant contractual clauses.
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and insights.
- Coordinate and participate in the preparation of tender documents.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Related post-secondary education, Journeyman Electrician ticket, or E&I construction background (Diploma / Degree / Trade Certification / Field Experience).
- 5+ years of estimating experience focused on electrical and instrumentation scopes in an industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes, instrumentation, and industrial installation practices.
- Experience with boilers, fired heaters, and related fixed/rotating equipment is an asset.
- Industrial job site experience is considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with Accubid and Bluebeam is considered an asset.
- Understanding and knowledge of scheduling is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, coachable, and a positive team contributor.
- Full-time position: 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week.
- Based in Sherwood Park, AB.
- Travel to various job sites across Western Canada as required.
- Group benefits, insurance plan, and RRSP.
- Family-friendly business environment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Review E&I scopes, drawings, and specifications, then prepare detailed and competitive estimates covering quantities, labour, materials, equipment, and productivity assumptions. Develop execution methodologies, identify and mitigate project risks, assess contractual clauses, and coordinate tender preparation with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of industrial E&I estimating experience and relevant post-secondary education, an electrician journeyman ticket, or E&I construction background. Candidates should have strong knowledge of electrical codes and industrial installation practices, along with organizational, communication, and deadline-management skills; Accubid, Bluebeam, job-site experience, and scheduling knowledge are assets.
Skills
- Electrical And Instrumentation Estimating
- Scope Analysis
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Cost Estimation
- Labour And Material Pricing
- Execution Methodology
- Risk Identification And Mitigation
- Contract Analysis
- Electrical Codes
- Instrumentation
- Industrial Installation Practices
- Scheduling
- Accubid
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Benefits
- Group Benefits
- Insurance Plan
- RRSP
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Trades
- Energy
Keywords
- Electrical And Instrumentation
- Industrial Construction
- Maintenance
- Turnaround Projects
- Oil And Gas
- Energy
- Petrochemical
- Industrial Processing
- Infrastructure
- Cost Estimation
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Cable
- Cable Tray
- Conduit
- Terminations
- Instrumentation
- Labour Pricing
- Material Pricing
- Equipment Pricing
- Accubid
- Bluebeam
- Electrical Codes
- Industrial Installation Practices
- Boilers
- Fired Heaters
- Fixed Equipment
- Rotating Equipment
- Tender Documents
- Contractual Clauses
- Scheduling