Responsibilities:
- Source new project tenders through electrical procurement portals
- Review and understand tender specifications and drawings. Attending pre-tender site meetings to review the scope of work and meet with clients.
- Preparing takeoffs and formalizing estimates for new electrical projects
- Engage suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing to incorporate into estimates.
- Obtaining bidder’s list and preparing lead letters
- Produce all costs for tender submission – material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor through estimating software to develop accurate quotations.
- Participate in closing the bid, including bid review meetings, etc.
- Assists with Prequalification, RFQ, and RFI submissions as required.
- Reviewing all contracts and accepted quotations, reviewing CCDC Documents
- Reviewing and circulating shop drawings
- Preparing purchase orders to vendors and suppliers
- Managing, reviewing, and organizing change directives, site instruction, and change orders.
- Preparing prices for extras or credits associated with each change.
- Staying aware and informed of all new materials or techniques by attending material manufacturer’s seminars, trade shows, etc.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of electrical estimating experience is required.
- Experience with Accubid estimating software
- Strong blueprint reading skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- In-depth understanding of electrical code and electrical design
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent coursework in Electrical Engineering.
**Applicants must be Eligible to work in Canada**
