Electrical/ Instrumentation Estimator

**Company Overview**:
Tron Construction and Mining, proudly owned by English River First Nation, is committed to creating opportunities and benefits for Indigenous workers and communities. Over the past 20 years, we have worked to build a team and operating model that can meet the needs of companies that are global leaders in their industries and, by doing so, becoming a leader in ours.

Tron brings a deep respect for the land and its people, which has helped us build an exceptional track record. Tron has embraced and developed our own workface planning program to deliver on our promise of cost efficient and on-time projects. We are seeking an experienced **Estimator** who shares our values to help support our projects in Saskatchewan, and Alberta

**Job Title**:Electrical/ Instrumentation** **Estimator

**Job Summary**:The Estimator who will be responsible for the effective preparation of detailed estimates for; Commercial, institutional and Industrial Projects. This includes responsibility in estimating major projects and contributing significantly to marketing the company and its services.

**Scope of Responsibilities**:

- Preparing estimates for major projects based on preliminary sketches, specifications, and other related information; preparing accurate cost estimates of resources required for tendered projects; contacting and receiving quotations from suppliers and trades; and preparing spreadsheets with supplier information and quotes.
- Prepares and writes proposal, quotes and bid forms or submissions as required.
- Works to define battery limits for the scope of work between self-performed work and subcontractors.
- Analyzing tender documents and contractual obligations for projects.
- Analyzes quotes from sub-contractors and evaluates the best option.
- Assesses drawings and specifications, while making innovative solutions to complex construction challenges.
- Builds relationships with internal and external clients, vendors and suppliers.
- Responsible to adhere to the safety and quality standards for each job.
- Works to handover and support successful bids to the project/construction team.
- Provides coverage for Project Coordinator / Project Manager or other Roles as required.
- All other duties as assigned by the Estimating Manager and/or Vice President.

**Qualifications**:

- 5-10 Years’ Experience as an estimator for multi-discipline industrial construction/mining projects
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred
- Trade experience will be considered
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience with Proposal or Technical Writing an Asset.
- Knowledge of Code Requirements.
- Knowledge of Estimating Methods and Metrics, (RS Means, NECA, John S Page)
- Knowledge of Estimating Software an asset ( Accubid, McCormack)
- Experience Construction Schedules, Microsoft Project, or P6 Primavera.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills to prepare estimates and analyze cost reports.
- Previous industrial or commercial site and project experience is considered a strong asset.
- Effective verbal and listening skills. & Strong time management skills.

**Working Environment**:

- Work is performed promarilyin an office setting, with Remote Work as an option. Some travel to site may be required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Exempt : Yes

Type : Full Time

Department : Estimating

Location : OFFICE TRON