electrical estimator – construction
Job Description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
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
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- 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
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Electricity – construction
Project size estimating experience
- 0 – $100,000
- $1,500,001 – $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 – $8,000,000
- $100,001 – $500,000
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Parking available