Welcome To Canadian Electric - Applying For The Electrical Estimator Position

This position requires the ability to visualize a project by reviewing specification and drawings through various phases of construction and provide a detailed estimate of the project costs with state of the art estimating software.

Responsibilities:

• Source new project tenders though electrical procurement portals
  
  
• Review and understand tender specifications and drawings
  
  
• Attending pre-tender site meetings to review scope of work and meet with clients
  
  
• Preparing takeoffs and formalize estimates for new electrical projects 
  
  
• Engage suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing to incorporate into estimates
  
  
• Obtaining bidders list and preparing lead letters
  
  
• Produce all costs for tender submission - material, labour, equipment, subcontractor through estimating software to develop accurate quotations
  
  
• Participate in closing the bid, including bid review meeting, etc.
  
  
• Assists with Prequalification, RFQ's and RFI submissions as required 
  
  
• Reviewing all contracts and accepted quotations, reviewing CCDC Documents 
  
  
• Reviewing and circulating shop drawings 
  
  
• Preparing purchase order to vendors and suppliers  
  
  
• Managing, reviewing and organizing change directives, site instruction and change orders.
  
  
• Preparing prices for extras or credits associated with each change. 
  
  
• Staying aware and informed of all new materials or techniques by attending material manufacturer's seminars, trade shows, etc 

Qualifications:

• 2 years electrical estimating experience required

• Experience with Accubid estimating software - Bidwinner, Live Count and Change order  

• Strong blueprint reading skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Excellent time management skills

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