Electrical estimator - construction
Job in
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Listed on 2025-12-30
Listing for:
Bemister Electric Ltd
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Electrical Estimator – Construction
Join to apply for the electrical estimator - construction role at Bemister Electric Ltd.
Overview- Languages:
English - Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience - Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years - On site:
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. - Work setting:
Estimating
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Prepare master format estimates (Class
A) - Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C,
D) - Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- 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
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- 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
- Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects
- Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
- Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
- Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
- Estimate cost of projects
- Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
- Coordinate work activities to ensure commercial or residential projects meet requirements, budget and deadlines properties
- Electrician Trade Certification
- Estimating packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Project management software
- Electricity – construction
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Contractors
- Project size estimating experience: 0–$100,000; $100,001–$500,000; $500,001–$1,500,000
- Area of work experience:
Project coordination - Area of specialization:
Project management
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Health benefits:
Dental plan, Health care plan - Financial benefits:
Bonus, Group insurance benefits - Other benefits:
Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, Other benefits, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Parking available, Variable or compressed work week
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Management and Manufacturing
- Construction
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