Senior Electrical Estimator

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You as a Senior Estimator - Electrical will: 

• Analyze and interpret project plans, specifications, and other documentation to understand the scope of work and estimate submission requirements  

• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates, including pre-construction, construction management, design-build and stipulated sum projects. 

• Participate and lead in quantity take-off of material, labor and equipment for all electrical systems using digital estimating software. 

• Develop detailed electrical estimates, cost breakdowns, scope matrices, estimate criteria, exclusions and clarifications required for submission 

• Oversee prequalification submissions, RFQ’s and RFI’s 

• Participate in documentation reviews and value engineering proposals 

• Organize and lead site walks and pre-bid meetings with subtrades 

• Confidently lead a team through the completion of a bid process under pressure 

• Organize and level sub-contractors’ and suppliers’ quotes 

• When the bid is successful, assist in the buy-out process flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price 

• Recognize risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, lead time and market conditions / constraints 

• Assist in site logistics, project schedule and critical path, including milestone dates and completion timelines 

• Assist in analyzing Change Orders and Change Directives costing 

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders 

• Maintain databases, including labor rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference 

• Compile historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates, 

• Participate in developing project updates, bid package and estimating documents 

• Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures 

• Assist in monitoring conceptual estimates with actual cost data 

• Develop less experienced estimators’ skills through teaching, training, and guidance throughout the estimate lifecycle 

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Is this the right role for you? 

• You have a construction related degree/diploma 

• Eng., PQS, GSC, CET and LEED Accreditations are all assets 

• You have over ten years of a combination of field and estimating experience; design-build experience and proficiency in a variety of general procurement methods. 

• Estimating or field experience Data Centers, Advance Manufacturing and Laboratories are all assets 

• Able to create and modify electrical estimates utilizing Accubid software 

• Working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts 

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to create and maintain strong relationships, attention to detail; as well as the ability to work effectively and accurately in time sensitive situations within a team 

• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essential 

• Ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents, 

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Salary range for this role is $120,000-$170,000 CAD

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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