Electrical Estimator

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Black & McDonald is seeking a seasoned Electrical Estimator with a strong background in utility infrastructure projects to join our dynamic Western Utilities Division. Reporting to the Operations or Division Manager, this role is pivotal in driving accurate and strategic cost analysis for Electrical scopes of work. The successful candidate will lead the preparation of detailed take-offs, support project execution teams with technical insights, and contribute to planning, scheduling, reporting, and change management.  This is a key opportunity to influence project success from the ground up, ensuring our utility projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prepares electrical work take-offs and estimates on utility projects including costs of materials, labour and equipment required for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specificationsAssigning responsibilities for estimating teamReviews project plans and specifications to confirm complete scopePrepares conceptual budgets based on minimal informationManages and coordinates the people, software and other resources for projects range that are fully defined like Bid-Build to conceptual such a Design –BuildAnalyzes alternative means and methods to determine the most economic alternativeIdentify risk issues and their order of magnitudeCoordinate technical proposal requirements with Marketing DepartmentReviews- and/or manages the review and scoping of specialty contractors bidsBuilds effective relationships with customers design team, specific contractors, suppliers and user groups that reflects and support company core values and meets or exceeds customer expectationsActively participates in industry, client and community relations to enhance the company imageAdvises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiationsEstablishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and proceduresCoordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tendersParticipates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as requiredPrepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractorsLiaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimatesLead and mentor junior estimatorsConducts material and equipment purchasing for secured key projectsUpdates and maintains Bid 2 Win/Accubid databaseOther duties as assigned COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Change OrientationCommunicates EffectivelyContinuous LearningCustomer FocusProblem Solving and InnovationValues and Respects Others EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Degree or Diploma in Construction Engineering TechnologyConstruction ManagementElectrical EngineeringTrade Certification in Electrical trade school The following certifications/designations are considered an asset P.Eng. DesignationElectrical trades backgroundGold Seal Certified (GSC)Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)Project Management Professional (PMP) WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 10+ years' estimating experience on utility construction projects; preferably with experience in Electrical estimatingExperience estimating underground/overhead utilities an asset SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Proficient user of: MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)Accubid or Bid2Win The expected salary range for this role is between $110,000 and $140,000. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate's qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald's total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as vehicle allowance, group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs. Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. #LI-CL1 #LI-Onsite