Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Estimator II is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Estimator II is responsible for cost estimates for various electrical construction projects.

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
• Coordinate with project management
  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 stake holders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
  Preparation and submission of change orders
• Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
  Regular and predictable attendance
  Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in 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 3 - 5 years of Estimating experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

• Knowledgeable of current local and Canadian electrical Code (CEC)
• Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and 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

• Salary
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Medical
  , Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
• Extended Health
  , Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
• Dental Health
  , Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
  - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual
  Vacation
  starting at
  10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
• Superior educational assistance program
  (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility:
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