Requirements:

- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, manufacturer, engineers, and contractors in the industry; advising clients about new and effective products and services; and actively seeking out new opportunities, projects and clients and estimating and obtaining new projects.
- Complete and Assist in the preparation of electrical budgets for major projects based on preliminary sketches, specifications, and other related information; preparing accurate cost estimates of resources required for tendered projects; contacting and receiving quotations from suppliers and trades; and preparing spreadsheets with supplier information and quotes.
- Assist with the coordination and preparing for pre-tender site tours for major projects; participating in project site visits as requested; analyzing possible cost savings for projects as requested by project managers.
- Setting up data for estimates in computer programs; reviewing and confirming estimate information prior to tender closing, including drawings and supplier bill of materials, analyzing disadvantages and strengths of estimates prior to submission; and prepare and evaluating closing strategies.
- Analyzing tender documents and contractual obligations for major projects; preparing and delivering quotation letters to client prior to closing time with relevant management approvals; obtaining feedback and results from clients with regards to quotations; contributing to pre-plan meetings.
- Providing support and leadership in optimizing, maintaining, and updating databases and software for estimating change order and service in relevant computer programs; maintaining and updating historical estimate database.




- Provide training and assistance for new and existing staff in estimating and change orders procedures and for estimating, change order and related software and acting as a mentor for estimators throughout the company.
- Providing an example of professionalism as a responsible and goal-oriented team player and leading by example in achieving excellence and being accountable for results and outcomes
- Analyzing blueprints to determine wire lengths as well as suitable outlet placement based on electrical codes.
- Determining the amount, type, and cost of materials and fixtures needed for each electrical project.
- Determining the amount of labour required to complete each project.
- Determining the potential profitability of electrical projects to assist management in making sound bidding decisions.
- Providing viable solutions to increase project profitability.
- Completing and submitting competitive project bids in accordance with established guidelines.
- Regularly updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labour costs.
- Work with Project leads to review project documents
- On completion of project, review performance at project close out meeting

Requirements, Knowledge, and Experience

- 5 Years experience as an electrical estimator for construction projects
- Experience with Accubid or equivalent Quoting Software
- Sales, marketing, and networking skills
- The ability to interpret blueprints.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- In office parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Electrical Estimator (Penticton)
🏢 Aurora Electric
📍 Penticton