Electrical Estimator

E.S. FOX LIMITED; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Wellness Account

Employee Assistance Program

Group RRSP with employer contribution

Competitive compensation

Professional growth support

Job summary

E.S. Fox Limited in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking an Electrical Estimator to lead pre-construction pricing for electrical projects.

The role involves pricing, administering, negotiating, and analyzing tender components across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. The successful candidate will review bid packages, coordinate between trades, prepare detailed bid proposals, and ensure estimates reflect current market conditions and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary technical discipline or equivalent construction industry electrical trade experience.
• 5 years of electrical estimating experience in industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
• Knowledge of multi-trade disciplines.
• Estimator software proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Project and 3D viewing software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review bid packages to determine resources required for quotations.
• Coordinate estimates among involved trades to ensure cost-effective tender scope.
• Review bid documents and determine subcontractors needed for bids.
• Prepare detailed bid packages and scopes of work for trades/subcontractors.
• Assemble and compile pricing information.
• Assess costs of rentals, tools, equipment, and non-productive labour; determine average labour rate.
• Coordinate tender proposal requirements.
• Review estimate components with Estimating Manager prior to submission.
• Prepare material takeoffs.
• Participate in post-tender activities.
• Attend kick-off meetings as required.
• Maintain knowledge of current market construction costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ISO 14001 and OHSA standards.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Estimator software

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

3D viewing software

Multi-trade knowledge

Education

Post-secondary technical discipline

Gold Seal Estimator Certification (CCA) asset

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000 to $105,000

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

For more than 90 years, E.S. Fox Limited (ESFL) has set the standard for safety and quality in the construction and fabrication industry. We have been unique in the industry as the ones who have helped build Canada’s infrastructure. We possess the insight and expertise to stand behind everything we do.

Our Strength is People

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious and socially responsible provider. Our goal is to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected.

Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create an atmosphere that inspires free thinking, expression, and the promoting of individual differences, valuing the diverse contribution of skills, abilities, and experience.

Why Join Our Team

We offer you a rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including:

• An attractive health and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents)
• Health Care Spending Account and Healthy Living Wellness Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group RSP with employer contribution
• Competitive compensation
• Support of professional growth

Our office in Kingston, ON, is looking for a Electrical Estimator to join our team.

Summary of the Role

Reporting to the Electrical Division Manager, the Electrical Estimator is responsible for the pre-construction phase of electrical projects including the ability to price, administer, negotiate, and analyze the various stages of construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Review bid packages to determine the resources required to complete requests for quotation.
• Coordinate estimates among involved trades, ensuring the tender scope is fully accounted for in the most cost-effective manner.
• Review bid documents and determine which subcontractors are required to support the completion of the bid.
• Prepare detailed bid packages and scopes of work for applicable trades and subcontractors to support the preparation of quotations.
• Assemble and compile pricing information.
• Assess the costs of rentals, tools, equipment, and non-productive labour, and determine the average labour rate.
• Coordinate tender proposal requirements.
• Review estimate components with the Estimating Manager prior to submitting to the customer.
• Prepare material takeoffs.
• Participate in post-tender activities.
• Attend kick-off meetings as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of current market conditions affecting construction costs.
• Maintain knowledge of contract law and obligations, material specifications, scheduling requirements, and regional factors affecting the supply of labour, materials, and modern construction methods.
• Ensure responsibilities and accountabilities are carried out safely and in accordance with E.S. Fox Limited policies and procedures, OHSAS 18001 standards, and OHSA requirements.
• Ensure environmental requirements within the assigned area of responsibility are adhered to in accordance with ISO 14001 standards.

Key Requirements, Experience And Skills

• Completion of post-secondary education in a technical discipline or equivalent construction industry electrical trade experience.
• 5 years of electrical estimating experience in industrial, commercial, and institutional industries.
• Knowledge of multi-trade disciplines.
• Construction estimator certified or enrolled in the Gold Seal Estimator Certification program (C.C.A.) is considered an asset.
• Adept in the use of computer software (used to complete estimates).
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, 3D viewing software.
• Ability to work on multiple estimates at a time
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and meet owner and company expectations

Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Team player.
• Works well under time constraints.

Competencies

• Health & Safety Commitment
• Integrity
• Quality and Continuous Improvement

About E.S. Fox Limited

ESFL is a privately owned, Canadian, multi-trade fabricator and constructor, providing a single-source solution for Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, and Power Generation sectors. ESFL has established a reputation for safety, executing high quality workmanship, operational flexibility, efficiency, and timely project completion.

As a fully integrated, multi-trade construction firm, ESFL provides clients with a sole source solution for their detailed engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance needs. We are a solutions-based provider that delivers a superior level of service from ‘cradle to grave,’ as we offer multi-trade, service-oriented solutions for all your Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Energy products. ESFL continues to be a leader of Canadian strength and tradition for over 9 decades.

Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we maintain full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Kincardine, and Kingston.

Connect: LinkedIn, esfox.com

In accordance with legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are not utilized in the applicant screening process but may be used to record interviews with applicants' permission.

E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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