Project Manager-Estimator Service & Special Projects

Sasco Contractors Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager-Estimator to join their dynamic team. This exciting full-time role involves overseeing electrical projects, managing relationships with clients and suppliers, and ensuring successful project execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, experience in electrical project management, and proficiency in estimating tools like Accubid and Bluebeam. Join a supportive environment that values excellence, teamwork, and professional growth, and be part of a company that is committed to delivering outstanding results while fostering a culture of learning and community engagement.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Shares Fund Matching

Company Social Events

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in project management, preferably in electrical or fire alarm sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and proficiency in estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful project delivery and execution based on relationship-focused approach.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, manage client relationships, and oversee project planning.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Project Management

Relationship Building

Estimating

Change Order Management

Education

Certification in Electrical Construction

Degree in Construction Management

Diploma in Engineering

Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Trimble Products

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER-ESTIMATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Sasco Contractors Ltd. is an electrical contractor working on some amazing projects in the lower mainland, BC interior and on Vancouver Island since 1985.

As Sasco grows it continues to promote and live by The Sasco Way focused on the values of EXCELLENCE | TEAMWORK | DIVERSITY | GROWTH | AMBITION | BALANCE.

Sasco has an exciting full-time opportunity for an experienced Project Manager-Estimator who is seeking a rewarding career within a high performing and supportive team.

As a key member of the Service & Special Projects team, the Project Manager-Estimator's primary responsibility is for ensuring projects are successfully delivered and executed for our customers predicated on our relationship-based focus.

The ideal candidate will have confidence in building relationships with key customers and suppliers, and strong experience in electrical and/or fire alarm project management using proven methods. Supporting the estimating team using Accubid and/or Bluebeam is also desired.

This position reports directly to the Division Manager, Service & Special Projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Work shall include but not necessarily be bound by the following:

1. Participate in both job kick-off meetings and job post-mortem meetings.
2. Review and execute contract documents when applicable.
3. Job file set up in conjunction with estimating, accounting and project coordinators.
4. Project planning.
5. Manpower planning in conjunction with general foreman.
6. Mobilization of equipment/trailer/tools/job boxes in conjunction with Foreman.
7. Purchasing and releasing quoted materials in conjunction with senior management.
8. Overseeing preparation of approval drawings.
9. Expediting quoted material, coordinating deliveries with vendors.
10. Ensuring methods and manpower are being utilized efficiently.
11. Coordination with sub-contractors.
12. Identifying and estimating change requests and contemplated changes to the contract.
13. Manage relationships with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.
14. Ensure submissions are on time and as per tender documents including contractual terms and conditions.
15. Completing digital take-offs and Accubid data entry using Bluebeam and/or Live Count.
16. Use of MS Excel spreadsheets.
17. Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers for pricing on bill of materials.
18. When necessary, working with management at job closing.
19. Organizing job closings.
20. Follow up with customers after closing of tender.
21. Participating in post tender addendums, value-engineering, and negotiations when required.

Education and Experience Requirements

1. Certification, degree or diploma in either electrical construction, construction management, engineering, or quantity surveying.
2. Minimum of 2-4 years in a similar role.
3. Excellent knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code with updates.
4. Office 365 Products.
5. Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
6. Master electrician FSR A, B or C, an asset.
7. User of Trimble products (Accubid Pro, Change Order and Live Count), an asset.
8. Expert user in Bluebeam, an asset.

What Sasco Offers

1. Competitive base salary, that commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
2. Health & dental benefits.
3. Matches your contributions to the employee Sasco Shares Fund (making donations within our local community).
4. Company social events (family hike, summer BBQs, year end parties).
5. Promotes learning and professional development and opportunity for career advancement.

To learn more about The Sasco Way in action check us out on YouTube:

Sasco YouTube Channel