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Electrical Estimator
Our Regina office requires the services of an intermediate to senior level project estimator to support our Electrical Services Department. This position will report to the Director of Electrical Services and indirectly to the Director of Business Development. Often working alongside our Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical Service teams, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing accurate estimates on multiple projects. Preference will be given to persons with experience in industrial and/or high voltage substation settings.
Responsibilities:
-Coordinate and prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical construction projects; analyze drawings, specifications and bid documentation, data collection, quantity takeoffs, possible site trips, formulating questions and participating in multi-discipline scope meetings.
-Maintain accurate files and backup data to support estimates.
-Prepare handover packages to communicate estimate details, assumptions, exceptions and expectations to those executing the work.
-Maintain and grow client relationships.
Qualifications:
-Post-secondary degree, diploma in the related field or journeyman red seal ticket.
-At least 5 years experience in project coordination and estimating.
-Must possess strong computer and MS Office skills; Word, Excel, MS Project
-Experience with Accubid BidWinner or similar software.
-You will need to demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
-Demonstrated ability to multitask and work under tight time constraints.
-Current valid Drivers Licence & Drivers Abstract required.
We offer competitive wages and an extensive benefits package including: Life, Health & Dental program plus an additional $500/year Health Care Spending Account; RRSP matching program; Christmas office closure; 4 weeks vacation after 5 years service.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Electrician Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
Major Work Area
- Estimating
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheets
- Scheduling packages
- Estimating packages
- Databases
Type of Construction Experience
- Industrial
- Electrical