Electrical Estimator

The Opportunity

L.J. Barton Mechanical Inc. (L.J. Barton) is currently looking for a full-time Electrical Estimator to join our dynamic team This is an excellent opportunity for an ethical, quality-driven electrical estimating professional in the industrial, commercial, institutional and design build industries. Working with a diverse group of industry professionals and tradespeople, this position offers comprehensive compensation including competitive wages (salary range of $90-$110k per year, negotiable based on credentials), vacation entitlements, access to the group benefits and pension plan, and ongoing learning opportunities. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position Overview

The Electrical Estimator leads the internal process of estimating project costs, risks, and milestones. This role is responsible for the development of accurate and competitive project estimates to meet the labour needs of the company both now and in the future.

What You Bring

• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings and project specifications.
• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience in industrial, commercial, institutional and design build industries.
• Field experience in an electrical environment strongly desired.
• Knowledge of multi-trade disciplines.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in Trimble, AccuBid, and/or AutoCAD are considered assets.
• Ability to visualize completed building structure and how its assembled before breaking ground.
• Proven communication skills through collaboration with all project stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with focus on cost savings and attention to detail.
• Team-focused with the ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks and managing time to meet competing deadlines.
• A positive outlook and continuous improvement mindset.

Keys to Success

At L.J. Barton, we think of our team as a family and seek individuals who will contribute positively to this atmosphere, supporting one another and our customers by remaining Reliable, Resourceful, and Responsive.

• Reliable – Consistently good in quality and performance; able to be trusted.
• Resourceful – Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
• Responsive – Reacting quickly and positively. Responding readily and with interest or enthusiasm.

What You'll Do

• Create RFQ's and determine project scope of work, including subcontractors and equipment requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprint drawings and specifications for estimating.
• Assist with the pricing of change orders.
• Provide innovative solutions for cost models and tools for the estimating team.
• Develop strong business relationships with customers and General Contractors.
• Apply valued engineering and cost saving strategies.

Tender Assessment:

• Perform risk analysis to determine which projects to tender.
• High-level forecasting of labour requirement for tendered projects.
• Review tender timeline in conjunction with estimating schedule.
• Coordination of site visits to review existing conditions and scope of work.

Communication:

• Issue Requests for Quotations to relevant suppliers and contractors.
• Receive and process Requests for Information.
• Review tender scopes with General Contractors/Construction Managers.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients.

Take-Off/Estimate:

• Complete take off utilizing Trimble or Accubid.
• Review specifications prior to tender.
• Organize subcontractor quotations to ensure they meet contract specifications.
• Assemble accurate estimates and proposals in a timely manner.
• Review quotations to determine risk.
• Maintain labour and material databases.
• Review tender with project team.

Cost Savings/Negotiations:

• Provide project budgets for future tenders.
• Review drawings for available cost-saving strategies.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to quantify changes required for costing.
• Document cost savings items and potential financial implications.

Project Handover:

• Provide take-off reports for applicable systems.
• Communicate estimate specification details to project team.
• Complete job estimate detail sheet.
• Identify opportunities for prefabrication based on the plans and specs, schedule prefabrication tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person