This position can be based in our Victoria, Burnaby, or Nanaimo office.
Here's how your role will strengthen our team.
Your Responsibilities
- With guidance from our estimating team, you'll help review project requirements, gather pricing and prepare estimates for electrical construction projects
- Assist with reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and tender documents to understand project requirements
- Complete quantity take-offs and help identify material, equipment and labour requirements
- Prepare requests for quotations and gather pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
- Help organize and compare quotations, noting missing information or scope differences for review
- Assist with preparing estimates, proposals and tender submissions
- Apply your field knowledge to discussions about installation methods, labour requirements and project conditions
- Maintain organized estimating files, pricing information and bid documentation
- Learn to use estimating software and digital take-off tools
- Collaborate with the estimating team to meet deadlines and check work for accuracy and completeness
Your Experience And Skills
- Red Seal Electrician or 4-5 years of related electrical experience and training
- Hands-on experience working in the electrical field for construction projects, with a practical understanding of electrical installations, materials and construction methods
- The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to reviewing information
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with others
- Strong proficiency using MS Office applications
- A willingness to learn, ask questions and apply feedback
- Strong understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
