Electrical Estimator

Description:

The State Group is seeking an Electrical Estimator to work at our Mississauga, Ontario office. The Electrical Estimator position is responsible for producing accurate and timely full-cost project estimates, including material and labour.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• This position is an integral part of our success and provides opportunities for career advancement.
• 100% paid comprehensive health and wellness plans for you and your family.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Pension with a company match and immediate vesting, along with a voluntary RRSP option.
• Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare electrical cost estimates for diverse projects, including conceptual and general tender work, regardless of size or complexity.
• Independently calculate materials, labour, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closings.
• Review specific and detailed data to determine material and labour requirements.
• Compute cost factors for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, bidding, vendor selection, subcontracting, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Draft requests for quotations (RFQs) to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project teams to garner support and commitment for cost estimates.
• Use Accubid estimating software for precise cost calculations.
• Analyze current practices and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements, and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with other estimators and the Director, Estimating, to establish project indirect costs and overheads for each estimate.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, assisting with quantity take-offs and quotations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to achieve company objectives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience in either automotive, data centre, or industrial sectors.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of handling multiple competing priorities and timelines.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively within a team.
• Proficiency in Accubid Estimating Software.
• Solid understanding of electrical drawings and the ability to interpret schematics.
• Familiarity with industry practices and electrical trade scope.
• Ability to commute to the Mississauga office daily.