Electrical estimator - construction

Yukon Home Services; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Home Services in Whitehorse is seeking an estimator to prepare labour and material cost estimates, read blueprints and specifications, and coordinate with engineers, architects, owners and subcontractors on cost changes. This on-site role requires attention to detail and strong communication to ensure accurate bidding and project control.

The position employs MS Excel and PowerPoint for preparing reports and bid documentation, with responsibilities including setting up cost monitoring and

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• 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

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• 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

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Organized
• Team player