Estimator

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13890
• Salary: CA$125,000 Per Hour

Matchbox Consulting Group is working with a new client of ours, a giant in the electrical, infrastructure utilities industry here in Vancouver. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their team and their Vancouver office. 

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 specifications
• Assigning responsibilities for estimating team
• Reviews project plans and specifications to confirm complete scope
• Prepares conceptual budgets based on minimal information
• Manages and coordinates the people, software and other resources for projects range that are fully defined like Bid-Build to conceptual such a Design –Build
• Analyzes alternative means and methods to determine the most economic alternative
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Coordinate technical proposal requirements with Marketing Department
• Reviews- and/or manages the review and scoping of specialty contractors bids
• Builds effective relationships with customers design team, specific contractors, suppliers and user groups that reflects and support company core values and meets or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively participates in industry, client and community relations to enhance the company image
• Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations
• Establishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
• Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
• Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as required
• Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Lead and mentor junior estimators
• Conducts material and equipment purchasing for secured key projects
• Updates and maintains Bid 2 Win/Accubid database
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in

• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Trade Certification in Electrical trade school

The following certifications/designations are considered an asset

• P.Eng. Designation
• Electrical trades background
• Gold 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 estimating
• Experience estimating underground/overhead utilities an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Accubid or Bid2Win

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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