Sr. Estimator

Western Pacific Enterprises LTD; Surrey; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance and disability coverage

ThrivePass wellness program

Vacation and sick leave

Educational assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation for commercial and industrial electrical projects. The role emphasizes winning bids, developing estimating databases, and mentoring junior staff.

The candidate will prepare labor and material estimates, review documents, and coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate takes-offs and compliant proposals, contributing to profitable project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical construction estimating experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
• Knowledgeable of current local and Canadian electrical Code (CEC).

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates.
• Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's.
• Develop strategies for being awarded projects.
• Mentor Estimators and Estimator Trainees.
• Coordinate with Project Management and maintain bid logs.
• Prepare bills of material for Purchasing.
• Follow SOPs for Estimating.
• Assist with bid package preparation.
• Participate in estimate reviews with stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Bid preparation

Cost analysis

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Accubid

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients.. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFO's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees.

The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients.. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFO's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees.

Company Overview

Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community

Essential Functions

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
  • Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's
  • Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating
  • Develop strategies for being awarded projects
  • Help maintain and develop estimating database
  • Develop relationships with clients
• Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
• Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance
• Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team
• Coordinate with Project Management
• Maintain bid log and report to corporate
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
• Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
• Prepare and submit change orders
• Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• May manage Estimating and BIM departments
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Knowledgeable of current local and Canadian electrical Code (CEC)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of local electrical codes
• Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
• General knowledge of engineered material costs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
• Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
• Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.