Estimator

About the Role:
The Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Estimator is responsible for cost estimates for various electrical construction projects.

**Company Overview**

Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

**Essential Functions**
- Prepare complete cost estimates for substation construction projects
- Understand and monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines
- Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
- Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
- Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Assist construction personnel throughout the project life-cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
- Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
- Follow-up at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
- Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable

About You:
**Qualifications**
- Minimum 1 - 3 years of Estimating experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**
- Good knowledge of local electrical codes
- Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
- Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
- Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
- Team player mentality
- Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

What We Offer:
**Compensation & Benefits**
- ** Two days per week remote work option** for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
- ** Medical**, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
- ** Extended Health**, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
- ** Dental Health**, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
- ** ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program** - $250 quarterly, $1,000 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual **Vacation** starting at **10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days**:

- ** Superior educational assistance program** (support for educational costs, internal training, and more).
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

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MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._**
- MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer._
- MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team._