Sr. Estimator

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients.. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFO's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees.

Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System.

We are proud of our sustainability focus,reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates

  • Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's

  • Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating

  • Develop strategies for being awarded projects

  • Help maintain and develop estimating database

  • Develop relationships with clients

• Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation

• Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance

• Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team

• Coordinate with Project Management

• Maintain bid log and report to corporate

• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing

• Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel

• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry

• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation

• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders

• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates

• Prepare and submit change orders

• Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location

• May manage Estimating and BIM departments

• Other duties as assigned

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location

• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Knowledgeable of current local and Canadian electrical Code (CEC)

• Working knowledge of local electrical codes
• Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
• General knowledge of engineered material costs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently