At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical projects and manage supplier relationships.
- Company: Leading electrical contracting firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great career advancement opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the electrical industry.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or Electrician’s License with estimating experience required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. This individual analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation in the preparation of accurate, profitable electrical estimating, budgeting time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design build or general tender work, up to any size and complexity.
- Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications; without supervision, including project closings.
- Review data to determine material and labor requirements & prepare itemized lists.
- Perform high volume of price change notices.
- Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
- Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
- Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors and sub-trades and negotiate with them as necessary to obtain the most competitive and profitable prices.
- Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
- Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
- Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
- Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
- Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
- All other duties as assigned to meet Company objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, with a minimum of five (5) years estimating experience in the Electrical Contracting industry, and practical knowledge of field requirements and restrictions; OR Electrician’s License with a minimum of five years estimating experience and/or training; OR Equivalent combination of education and experience; and successful completion of estimating program in post-secondary education environment.
- Prior experience with Accubid is a requirement.
Electrical Estimator employer: OZZ Electric Inc.
OZZ Electric is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the beautiful city of Nanaimo, BC. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers while working on impactful electrical projects. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive environment that values safety and compliance, making OZZ Electric a rewarding place to advance your professional journey.
