electrical estimator - construction

Government of Canada; Penticton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking an experienced estimator with an Electrical background. The role involves preparing cost estimates and liaising with various stakeholders on construction projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, along with an Electrician Trade Certification. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and is strictly on-site in Penticton. Benefits include health care and a registered retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in estimating and construction.
• Experience in commercial and institutional construction required.
• Ability to prepare estimates of labour and material costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Liaise with engineers and contractors on cost estimates.
• Read blueprints and drawings to determine work requirements.

Skills

Estimating packages

Take-off packages

MS Excel

MS Word

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Electrician Trade Certification

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Electrical and electronics engineering
• Electrician

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Estimating

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• 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 Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)