Electrical Estimator

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited is seeking an Electrical Estimator in Uxbridge, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for building improvement projects, involving material and labor calculations.

Essential skills include proficiency with estimating software and a strong focus on accuracy and detail. The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and involves maintaining databases within estimating tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical construction estimating is an asset.
• Familiarity with construction job sites is beneficial.
• Capability in using estimating software and MS Excel is essential.
• Knowledge of Canadian codes and standards is useful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Calculate materials, labor, and equipment costs based on proposals.
• Draft requests for quotations to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate cost benchmarking through the project bid process.
• Standardize utilization of price grids for construction pricing.
• Provide support to project managers in estimation efforts.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of the estimating process.

Skills

Electrical construction estimating experience

Construction job site experience

Proficient with Estimating software

Proficient with MS Excel

Trimble experience

Very good English written and communication skills

Strong client focus

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to quality and accuracy

Knowledge of Canadian codes and standards

Job description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for key building improvement and new equipment construction projects. This specifically includes:

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare Detailed Cost Estimates for key building improvement and new equipment construction projects
• Objectively calculate materials, labour, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closings
• Draft requests for quotations to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
• Elaborate consistent and reliable project costing templates by unit, division or type
• Calculate materials, labour, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closing details
• Coordinate a cost benchmarking process through the project bid process for all regions
• Standardize price grid utilisation, gather extensive pricing information for Construction, Services & equipment
• Supply consistent data, training and support to the project managers in their estimation efforts and validate certain project estimations
• Assess and challenge change orders real market value with project managers and vendors
• Provides interactive support to all bids/proposals
• Collaborate with the Lead Estimator and Projects Team to determine project costs and overheads for each estimate
• Ultimately responsible for the quality & accuracy of estimating process and tools, and of some key project estimates
• Participate in hand over meeting with Project management team after award
• Maintains databases within estimating software & tools

IN OFFICE POSITION LOCATED IN UXBRIDGE

Knowledge & Skills

• Electrical construction - estimating experience an asset
• Construction job site experience is an asset
• Proficient with Estimating software, tools and MS Excel
• Trimble Experience is an asset
• Very good English written and communication skills required
• Strong client focus, proactive, and a desire to achieve results
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to quality, accuracy and details
• Knowledge of Canadian codes and standards

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

None required

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us!