Job Title: Telecommuncations Estimator
Summary: Currently seeking an Telecommunications Estimator to assist our client in its Toronto, ON location in meeting its goals and objectives by performing take-off and pricing for various project types and sizes to acquire new work. The Estimator may also assist project management and engineering as it relates to certain projects and will partner with other employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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- Take an active part in preparing quantity take-offs of electrical and telecoms systems
- Prepare detailed estimates including assigning material and labor values to take-offs
- Acquire vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment and systems
- Assist in the lead estimate review; periodically follow-up with personnel to review cost trends, forecast (or bids) versus the final estimate
- Evaluate and assist with subcontractor and vendor scope and pricing review
- Take an active role in the preparation, review and recommendation of contract scope changes and field related change orders
- Participate and coordinate in project kick-off and turn-over meetings
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to commute to field locations
Qualifications:
- Five (2-5) plus years experience in estimating electrical/Telecommuncation construction projects
- Demonstrated experience in electrical power, lighting and low voltage electrical systems, preferably with highway experience
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects, and work with minimal supervision
- Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating
- Working knowledge of ConEst estimating software is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
