Project Manager/estimator

2 weeks ago


Kelowna, Canada Houle Electric Full time

Currently, Houle is searching for an experienced **Project Manager/Estimator** to join our BC Interior Electrical Services group in Kelowna.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Electrical Services, Project Manager/Estimator performs a wide range of duties including estimating smaller jobs and repairs, managing service work order and project process flow including scheduling, invoice closeout and customer satisfaction follow up.

**Responsibilities/Duties**:

- Identify potential business opportunities
- Maintain good relationship with suppliers, consultants, general contractors and end users
- Review contracts for onerous clauses and conditions
- Manage project financial performance
- Estimate project costs, changes, and submit tenders
- Purchase materials and equipment
- Work with the Service Manager, Coordinators, and Service Electricians to develop service work and small project scheduling.
- Manage the project and be present on project sites on a regular basis
- Ensures the required paperwork is completed so the work order or project is billed out and Houle is paid.
- Review reports - labour status reports, job status reports etc to ensure accuracy and make adjustments where necessary.
- Arrange for project manuals/Power quality reports to be completed
- Ensure that all deficiencies are completed by the Service Electricians in a timely manner.
- Ensure that as-built drawings are completed and sent to the customers as applicable
- Review the project at completion with the foreman and superintendent to discuss successes and challenges.

**Experience and Skills**:

- ** Must have electrical project management and estimating experience**:

- ** Experience in electrical service (small commercial projects) preferred**:

- Valid FSR
- Experience with Accubid software (Accubid Pro, Change Order) an asset
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability effectively interact with the public and at all levels of the organization
- Good organizational skills
- Good computer skills including MS Office
- Currently working in any of the above listed areas with an established local network as asset

Culture is important at Houle. You must be collaborative in nature. You are a solution focused team player and always willing to learn. You are a bright, ambitious, honest, and a straight forward professional. Your personable nature will fit well within the friendly working environment.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. Houle offers an exciting, enjoyable work environment, competitive benefits package as well as a competitive incentive plan and many company sponsored events.

**About Houle**:
At Houle, we are passionate about building resilient communities. From airports, shipping terminals, and water treatment facilities, to hospitals, universities, and shopping centres, we deliver integrated electrical solutions for our industrial, commercial, institutional and residential customers.

While we are leaders in electrical construction, we also specialize in a wide range of in-house technology solutions, including audio visual, building automation, healthcare systems, network systems, and security and life-safety. As a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we take pride in our talented people and collaborative culture that bring our client's vision to life.


  • Estimator Ii

    1 week ago


    Kelowna, Canada Mission Group Full time

    ESTIMATOR - LEVEL II **Come join one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers located in the Okanagan!** Mission Group provides team members with a competitive base salary as well as variable pay, annual merit pay increases, a flexible vacation plan, a comprehensive benefit plan, a matching RRSP plan, a general education & training program, and much...

  • Project Manager

    Found in: beBee jobs CA - 1 week ago


    Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Precision DKI Full time

    We are looking for a highly motivated, result oriented leader with project management and/or restorations experience to join our team as a Project Manager within the south Okanagan covering West Kelowna to Osoyoos.We offer an attractive compensation package based on experience, health and dental benefits commencing after 3 months and promote opportunities...

  • Civil Estimator

    4 days ago


    Kelowna, Canada Jim Dent Construction Ltd Full time

    Jim Dent Construction **based in Hope, BC** is a long-standing leader in Heavy Civil Construction projects throughout BC. With an established history of completing complex projects, Jim Dent Construction has built a reputation for getting the job done. With a diverse team providing technical experience and advanced skills to deliver results the Jim Dent team...

  • Intermediate Estimator

    Found in: beBee jobs CA - 1 week ago


    Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Jim Dent Construction Ltd Full time

    Jim Dent Construction based in Hope, BC is a long-standing leader in Heavy Civil Construction projects throughout BC. With an established history of completing complex projects, Jim Dent Construction has built a reputation for getting the job done. With a diverse team providing technical experience and advanced skills to deliver results the Jim Dent team...


  • Kelowna, Canada A Few Good Lads Full time

    **About the Company**: At A Few Good Lads Recruitment we work with Canada’s top construction and manufacturing companies to recruit outstanding applicants. We pride ourselves in being a people organization, focusing on helping clients with permanent hires. Our company values are focused around: Community, Safety, Learning and Diversity. With people as the...

  • Project Manager

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago


    Kelowna, Canada Sphere Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Sphere is on the hunt for a Project Manager with Electrical Distribution project experience. Please see below the job description and reach out to Spencer if you are interested.Responsibilities:Responsible for the overall execution of underground/overhead electrical distribution and street lighting turnkey design build projects (4kV to 25kV)Accountable for...


  • Kelowna, Canada ECCO Supply™ Full time

    Our Kelowna Branch is looking for a Commercial Estimator The Commercial Estimator will help ECCO Supply grow our existing sales of mechanical equipment, grilles, and other related products to our Bid & Spec customer base. The successful incumbent will accurately and efficiently take-off plans, itemize products and equipment in preparation for quoting. Key...


  • Kelowna, Canada ECCO Supply™ Full time

    Our Kelowna Branch is looking for a Commercial Estimator The Commercial Estimator will help ECCO Supply grow our existing sales of mechanical equipment, grilles, and other related products to our Bid & Spec customer base. The successful incumbent will accurately and efficiently take-off plans, itemize products and equipment in preparation for quoting. Key...


  • Kelowna, Canada ECCO Supply™ Full time

    Our Kelowna Branch is looking for a Commercial Estimator The Commercial Estimator will help ECCO Supply grow our existing sales of mechanical equipment, grilles, and other related products to our Bid & Spec customer base. The successful incumbent will accurately and efficiently take-off plans, itemize products and equipment in preparation for quoting. Key...

  • Project Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Kelowna, Canada Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation Full time

    We have an opening for a Project Manager in our Kelowna office. Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall execution of underground/overhead electrical distribution and street lighting turnkey design-build projects (4kV to 25kV). Accountable for the on-budget and on-schedule delivery of concurrent turnkey projects from client engagement through design...

  • Project Manager

    7 days ago


    Kelowna, Canada Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation Full time

    We have an opening for a Project Manager in our Kelowna office. Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall execution of underground/overhead electrical distribution and street lighting turnkey design-build projects (4kV to 25kV). Accountable for the on-budget and on-schedule delivery of concurrent turnkey projects from client engagement through design...

  • Project Manager

    7 days ago


    Kelowna, Canada Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation Full time

    We have an opening for a Project Manager in our Kelowna office. Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall execution of underground/overhead electrical distribution and street lighting turnkey design-build projects (4kV to 25kV). Accountable for the on-budget and on-schedule delivery of concurrent turnkey projects from client engagement through design...

  • Project Manager

    7 days ago


    Kelowna, Canada Black & McDonald Limited Full time

    Black & McDonald's BC team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Project Manager - KVHP (Kelowna Vernon Hospital Project) position is based at the KGH/VJH hospital sites in Kelowna and Vernon, BC and reports directly...

  • Commercial Estimator

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago


    Kelowna, Canada ECCO Supply™ Full time

    Our Kelowna Branch is looking for a Commercial Estimator who will help ECCO Supply grow our existing sales of mechanical equipment, grilles and other related product to our Bid & Spec customer base. The successful incumbant will accurately and efficiently take-off plans, itemize products and equipment in preparation for quoting. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ...

  • Project Engineer

    Found in: beBee S CA - 2 weeks ago


    Kelowna, Canada Peter Lucas Project Management Inc. Full time

    Peter Lucas Project Management is a group of energetic and curious problem-solvers; we are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team.At Peter Lucas, we provide the variety of work, professional challenges, and incredible learning opportunities that come with an environment where staff has targeted professional growth support, a diverse...


  • Kelowna, Canada Silver Springs Ventures (1994) Ltd Full time

    Education: Expérience: Education College/CEGEP or equivalent experience Work Setting: Estimating Tasks Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids...


  • Kelowna, Canada Silver Springs Ventures (1994) Ltd Full time

    Education: Expérience: Education College/CEGEP or equivalent experience Work Setting: Estimating Tasks Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids...


  • Kelowna, Canada Silver Springs Ventures (1994) Ltd Full time

    Education: Expérience: Education College/CEGEP or equivalent experience Work Setting: Estimating Tasks Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids...

  • construction estimator

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Kelowna, Canada Silver Springs Ventures (1994) Ltd Full time

    Education: College/CEGEPExperience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experienceWork settingEstimatingTasksPrepare estimates of labour and/or material costsRead blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specificationsCreate and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and...

  • construction estimator

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Kelowna, Canada Silver Springs Ventures (1994) Ltd Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationCollege/CEGEP or equivalent experienceWork settingEstimatingTasksPrepare estimates of labour and/or material costsRead blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specificationsCreate and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids formsUtilize...