Electrical Estimator

The position we are seeking to fill will be based out of either our clients head office in Abbotsford, BC, or our main Alberta facility in Calgary.

Advantages
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities
• Working with the lead Estimator, this role is responsible for preparing and overseeing all aspects of the estimate/tender/RFP/ RFQ / RFT or other form of bid documentation
• Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work
• Prepares detailed estimates for all facets of the planned scope
• Maintains files of working documents as backup for estimate figures including current information on supplier pricing
• Obtains Sub Contractor pricing as required
• Obtains material & equipment rental pricing as required
• Ensures consistency and quality of estimates in reporting to operations, management and client
• Continuously upgrades/improves and enhances software used for estimating
• Accountable and responsible for accuracy and completeness of assigned estimates
• References historical costs and production to current cost estimates for continuous improvement
• Completes post bid analysis as required

Qualifications
• Clear and thorough understanding of how to prepare a cost estimate and quantity takeoff
• Clear and professional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal effectively with all levels within different functional areas of the company as well as external customers
• Exceptional analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Proven decision making competence
• Expertise in Excel and MS office programs such as MS Project
Preference Given to Persons who are/have:
• Technical, university, or trade certificate (electrician, lineman or the like)
• 5 years or more project management or field supervision
• Over 5 years’ experience in commercial construction estimating, transmission and/or distribution power systems.

Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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