Senior Estimator - Electrical

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

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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.

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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