Estimator, Communications

Plan Group, Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Communications Estimator, where you will engage in the estimating process for high-value projects. This role requires a blend of detail orientation and communication skills to ensure competitive bids and successful project handovers, contributing significantly to the success of global endeavors.

Qualifications

• Five years of estimating experience within the communications construction industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wiring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally Accubid Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Review job specifications and follow through with estimating process for bids.
• Conduct site walkthroughs to ensure accurate bids.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with subcontractors for pricing.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Accubid Enterprise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you enjoy the thrill of winning work? Are you process driven and detail oriented? Do you want to work on multi-million dollar projects that are recognized around the world? If you’re driven by challenge, creativity, & determination, we want to hear from you. Bring your talent, energy and ideas, and together, let’s build your career.

As our Communications Estimator you:

• Review and understand job specifications and drawings and follow through with estimating process to develop competitive bids.
• Conduct site/tender walkthrough to cross reference drawings to avoid site interferences and identify proactive solutions.
• Produce material and labour take-off through estimating software to develop accurate quotations.
• Communicate with client to gather information, clarify specifications, wording, etc.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain pricing to include within the final quotation provided to client.
• Participate in closing the bid including bid review meetings, etc.
• Participate in hand over meeting with Project management team after award.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Five (5) years of estimating experience within the communications construction industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wiring
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Accubid Enterprise a definite asset