Cost estimator Jobs in North Vancouver, BC

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator for our clients industrial and infrastructure team. This position can be based in BC or Alberta and offers the opportunity for remote or hybrid work depending on location. This position would over estimating expertise for a diverse portfolio of project work including, hydroelectric stations, substations to LNG facilities, pipelines, mining operations, port facilities and critical transportation hubs.

Advantages
-Excellent compensation and benefits
-Hybrid/Remote work opportunity
-Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities
-Estimate industrial and infrastructure project costs, assemble quantity take-offs and develop quotation submissions
-Prepare requests for quotations, obtain competitive pricing from suppliers, subs contractors, etc.
-Develop Quotations for opportunities ranging from $1M to $100M+ in total value
-Proof-read estimates for completeness and compliance with scope and specifications
-Strategize and maintain communication with Suppliers and Customers
-Draft proposals and submit tenders – meeting specialized requirements as needed
-Contribute to the development of bid labour & material databases
-Analyze current practices and pricing, identify areas for cost saving and process improvement
-Develop project indirect costs and overheads for each estimate
-Support and mentor junior estimators

Qualifications
-7+ years of experience estimating electrical work relating to high voltage substations, power generating facilities, transit, Water Treatment, LNG Mining, Bulk Terminals, and other industrial systems will be considered
-Knowledgeable in heavy-industry electrical estimating work as a general contractor preferred
-Electrical Engineering degree, or an equivalent combination of related education and electrical field experience
-Relevant Electrical TQ or field experience or, AScT., E.I.T. or P.Eng. status
-Demonstrated understanding of industry practices, electrical tendering processes and Bid Depository regulations
-Sound knowledge of the electrical sub-trades scope of work and installation methodology
-Good understanding of electrical drawings and ability to interpret schematics and P&ID's
-Knowledge of Accubid and LiveCount estimating Software
-Superior proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
-Experience using Bluebeam, AutoCAD or BIM, an asset
-Able to build relationships and work effectively within a team environment
-Excellent interpersonal and communications skill, both written and oral
-Strong organizational and time-management skills, and ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
-Experience in a leadership capacity, mentoring junior team members, preferred

Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca

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