Job Title or Location

Electrical estimator - construction

XL Electric Limited
Dartmouth, NS
Posted 11 days ago
Job Details:
$90,000 - $125,000 / year
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Stock/Profit Share

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 5 years or more
  • Electrician
Work setting
  • Estimating
Tasks
  • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
  • Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Advise on tendering procedures
  • Analyze tenders and recommend awards
  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
  • Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Computer and technology knowledge
  • Estimating packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
Type of experience
  • Electricity - construction
Project size estimating experience
  • 0 - $100,000
  • $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
  • $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
  • $100,001 - $500,000
Area of work experience
  • Project coordination
Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive
Screening questions
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Workplace information
  • Hybrid
Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
Other benefits
  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Parking available

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