Electrical Estimator

The State Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation & holidays

Pension with company match

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The State Group in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our expanding team. You will prepare electrical cost estimates for diverse projects, calculating materials, labour and equipment costs from proposals, plans and specifications.

You will use Accubid Estimating Software, review data, draft RFQs, and collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate, timely estimates while mentoring junior estimators and supporting company objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience in automotive, data centre, or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in Accubid Estimating Software.
• Solid understanding of electrical drawings and the ability to interpret schematics.
• Ability to commute to the Mississauga office daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical cost estimates for diverse projects from proposals, plans and specifications.
• Independently calculate materials, labour and equipment costs.
• Review data to determine material and labour requirements.
• Compute cost factors for planning, scheduling, bidding and cost-effectiveness.
• Draft RFQs to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project teams to support cost estimates.
• Use Accubid software for precise cost calculations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Collaborate with other estimators and Director, Estimating on indirect costs and overheads.
• Mentor and support junior estimators with quantity take-offs.

Skills

5+ years estimating experience

Accubid Estimating Software

Electrical drawings interpretation

Team collaboration

Ability to commute to Mississauga

Tools

Accubid Estimating Software

Job description

CONSTRUCTION IS LEADING THE WORLD IN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES...AND THOSE OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE FOUND AT THE STATE GROUP.

The State Group’s family of companies is experiencing exponential growth through investing in our people, innovation, and technology. Since 1961, our 3,500+ professionals in North America have provided comprehensive, multi-trade industrial contracting services, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil, on a single-source basis. We have tremendous opportunities for driven leaders looking for a high-energy career.

The State Group is seeking an Electrical Estimator to work at our Mississauga, Ontario office. The Electrical Estimator position is responsible for producing accurate and timely full-cost project estimates, including material and labour.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• This position is an integral part of our success and provides opportunities for career advancement.
• 100% paid comprehensive health and wellness plans for you and your family.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Pension with a company match and immediate vesting, along with a voluntary RRSP option.
• Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare electrical cost estimates for diverse projects, including conceptual and general tender work, regardless of size or complexity.
• Independently calculate materials, labour, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closings.
• Review specific and detailed data to determine material and labour requirements.
• Compute cost factors for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, bidding, vendor selection, subcontracting, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Draft requests for quotations (RFQs) to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project teams to garner support and commitment for cost estimates.
• Use Accubid estimating software for precise cost calculations.
• Analyze current practices and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements, and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with other estimators and the Director, Estimating, to establish project indirect costs and overheads for each estimate.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, assisting with quantity take-offs and quotations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to achieve company objectives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience in either automotive, data centre, or industrial sectors.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of handling multiple competing priorities and timelines.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively within a team.
• Proficiency in Accubid Estimating Software.
• Solid understanding of electrical drawings and the ability to interpret schematics.
• Familiarity with industry practices and electrical trade scope.
• Ability to commute to the Mississauga office daily.

To learn more about The State Group, visit our website at stategroup.com.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.