electrical estimator - construction

Wildstone Construction Group; Penticton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is seeking a Construction Estimator with at least 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, liaising with contractors and subcontractors, and utilizing take-off procedures. An Electrician Trade Certification and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience are required. This position offers benefits such as health care, dental, and bonus programs.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in construction estimating or related field.
• Experience in commercial and/or industrial construction.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures to prepare reports and bids.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Computer and technology knowledge

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Electrician Trade Certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Estimating packages

Take-off packages

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Work setting

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Credentials

• Electrician Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

• Electricity - construction
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)