Electrical Estimator

Bird Construction; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction seeks an Electrical Estimator to provide accurate estimating and subcontractor costing through budgeting and estimating stages. The role is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and involves developing estimates, soliciting subcontractor quotes, and preparing tender submissions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on estimating experience, 3+ years in the electrical sector, and proficiency with On-screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on estimator experience across project delivery methods.
• Bilingual English/French is a must.
• 3+ years in the electrical industry.
• Experience with estimating techniques, tendering, and contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents including plans and specs.
• Experience with estimating software such as On-screen Takeoff.
• Strong MS Excel/Word/Outlook and Bluebeam skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates with company procedures including takeoffs.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Determine general expenses and margins/fees.
• Review project documents and analyze requirements.
• Identify risk and opportunities to create a competitive edge.
• Coordinate with clients/consultants for clarifications.
• Develop preliminary project schedules for pricing.
• Prepare estimate summaries and participate in review sessions.
• Lead or participate in tender closing and submission.
• Assist post-tender submissions and negotiations as required.
• Contribute to preconstruction planning and cost planning.
• Prepare preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering.
• Identify leads and securement opportunities with stakeholders.
• Maintain databases for labour rates, materials, and project costs.
• Prepare conceptual estimates from historical data.

Skills

Estimator experience

Bilingual English/French

Electrical industry experience

On-screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

MS Excel/Word/Outlook

Tools

On-screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

Reporting to the Securement Manager, the Electrical Estimator will be responsible for providing accurate estimating and subcontractor costing through the budgeting and estimating stage.

This position is based out of Mississauga, ON.

What You Will Be Working On

• Develop estimates in accordance with Company procedures including takeoff.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Determine general expenses and provide input into margins/fees.
• Conduct thorough reviews of the project documents and analyze project requirements.
• Identify inherent risk and opportunities including strategies to create a competitive edge.
• Work with the client or consultants with respect to issues that may require clarification or elaboration.
• Develop a preliminary project construction schedule as a basis for pricing of time related activities utilizing input.
• Prepare a summary of the estimate and participate in a detailed estimate review with management.
• Lead/participate in the closing of the estimate and submission of the tender.
• Assist in the development of post tender submissions and in negotiations as required.
• Participate in project development activities including scope definition and clarification, preconstruction planning, control estimate development and delivery.
• Provide preconstruction services including the preparation of preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering opportunities.
• Work to identify leads and securement opportunities through contacts with clients, consultants, subcontractors and others in the construction industry.
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference.
• Prepare conceptual estimates by interpreting historical data.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years’ “hands‑on” experience in the capacity of Estimator including a full range of project delivery methods
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a must
• 3+ years’ experience working in the Electrical industry
• Extensive knowledge and experience with estimating techniques, tendering process and negotiating contracts
• Ability to read and interpret construction related documents including plans, specifications, and other technical material
• Experience working with estimating software programs such as On-screen Takeoff
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with project team, subtrades, consultants and clients
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, strong math skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency, flexibility, and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Experience in building construction considered an asset