Sr. Estimator
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About The Role
The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients.. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFO's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees.
Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients.. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFO's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees.
Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community
Essential Functions
- Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
- Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's
- Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating
- Develop strategies for being awarded projects
- Help maintain and develop estimating database
- Develop relationships with clients
- Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
- Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance
- Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team
- Coordinate with Project Management
- Maintain bid log and report to corporate
- Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
- Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
- Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry
- Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
- Prepare and submit change orders
- Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
- Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
- May manage Estimating and BIM departments
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
- Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
- Knowledgeable of current local and Canadian electrical Code (CEC)
- Working knowledge of local electrical codes
- Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
- Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
- General knowledge of engineered material costs
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
- Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
- Team player mentality
- Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
- Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
- Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare labor and material cost estimates and bid responses for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects, including field take-offs, constructability reviews, and estimate evaluations. Support project cost tracking and change orders, maintain estimating processes and databases, develop client relationships, and mentor or coordinate estimating staff.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of electrical construction estimating experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a similar field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should know local and Canadian electrical codes, interpret construction plans and specifications, understand electrical materials and installation methods, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating tools such as Bluebeam or Accubid.
Skills
- Electrical Construction Estimating
- Cost Estimation
- Request for Proposal Responses
- Request for Quotation Responses
- Electrical Code Knowledge
- Blueprint and Specification Interpretation
- Electrical Materials and Installation Methods
- Estimating Software
- Microsoft Office
- Bluebeam
- Accubid
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Teamwork
- Mentoring and Training
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Dependent Coverage
- Extended Health Coverage
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Paramedical Services
- Dental Coverage
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Plan
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Electrical Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Electrical Estimating
- Labor Cost Estimates
- Material Cost Estimates
- Requests for Proposals
- Requests for Quotations
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Local Electrical Codes
- Blueprints
- Construction Plans and Specifications
- Electrical Materials
- Installation Methods
- Constructability Reviews
- Field Take-Offs
- Bid Packages
- Estimating Database
- Cost Tracking
- Change Orders
- Project Management
- Purchasing
- Microsoft Office
- Bluebeam
- Accubid
- Mentoring
- Training
- Electrical Power Transmission
- Distribution
- Renewable Energy