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As one of Canadas Best Managed Companies and a leader in the electrical construction industry, we have an immediate opening for an Estimator for commercial work in Saskatoon.
Alliance Energy is looking for an enthusiastic, hard working Electrical Engineer or Technologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent numerical skills, be analytical, organized, motivated, detail-oriented and driven. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefit package.
This position will include preparing and/or coordinating preparation of full electrical estimates from take off, gathering supplier and sub contractor pricing. It involves the ability to read plans, interpret drawings and identify risks or advantages of a project. Communication, computer skills and the ability to work with competing deadlines with multiple responsibilities are essential.
Responsibilities
Prepare electrical estimates by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents.
Review labour, material and time requirements.
Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners and contractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Follow practices and procedures in place to ensure accuracy.
Communicate and establish relationships with team members and trade partners.
Qualifications and skills
BSc/Ba in engineering or relevant discipline. Journeyperson Electrician would also be considered dependant on experience.
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications to develop cost estimates.
Knowledge of local, regional and federal regulations, acts, legislation, codes and standards.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project.
Familiar with construction terminology.
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
Major Work Area
- Estimating
Type of Construction Experience
- Electrical
- Commercial