Electrical estimator – construction

Guild Electric Limited

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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
  • Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
  • Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
  • Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
  • Project cash flow and financing requirements
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Advise on tendering procedures
  • Analyze tenders and recommend awards
  • 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

  • Estimating packages
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel

Type of experience

  • Industrial construction

Project size estimating experience

  • $1,500,001 – $4,000,000
  • $4,000,001 – $8,000,000
  • $8,000,001

Area of work experience

  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Project coordination

Area of specialization

  • Project management
  • Electrical

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Team player
  • Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Supports for visible minorities
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
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