Summit Search Group is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Chief Electrical Estimator to join our client’s team. The Chief Electrical Estimator will be responsible for leading the estimating department, developing project tender budgets, and overseeing the estimation process from tender call to submittal. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical construction, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships within the industry. We invite you to explore the following opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Scope Assessment and Clarifications:

Review specification documents to determine the overall potential scope of projects.

Identify items requiring clarification and issue Requests for Information (RFI) to tender authorities.

Work Scheduling and Prioritization:

Review and update the tender Bid Board to develop and prioritize work scheduling.

Quantity Take-Offs and Budget Development:

Assemble material and labor quantity take-offs based on construction drawings and specifications.

Develop project tender budgets using company methods and procedures.

Estimate Development and Submission:

Oversee and develop estimates from the tender call to the submittal stage.

Calculate unit rates for labor, equipment, and material unit rate tenders.

Perform quantity surveys to arrive at direct man-hours and material/equipment costs.

Procurement and Pricing:

Procure subcontractor pricing and supply of equipment and material quotations.

Maintain and update supplier lists for equipment, subcontractor lists, labor rates, and equipment rental rates.

Develop RFQ documents for procuring material and equipment pricing from vendors.

Review submitted vendor quotations and issue Purchase Orders for material and equipment to vendors.

Bid Follow-Up and Relationship Management:

Follow up on submitted bids with clients to update the historical bid database.

Develop and maintain professional relationships with key persons in the electrical and construction industry.

Project Management Support:

Communicate with Project Managers and assist with material and equipment procurement for projects.

Assist Project Managers with pricing of requested changes on current projects.

Team Leadership and Development:

Oversee and review the work of Junior Estimators.

Review project data with the General Manager to develop an accurate historical database of project costs

 

Skills:

Knowledge of relevant CEC and Building Code standards.

Ability to interpret specifications and how they pertain to the electrical scope of work. Understanding of the Electrical Trade Scope according to Saskatchewan Bid Depository

Basic knowledge of mechanical scope and its relation to electrical trades scope of work. Proficient with MS Word and Excel software.

Complete understanding of construction blueprints and specifications.

Proficient with all Trimble Estimating and Management software

Ability to work alone or as team member under extreme time pressures.

Knowledge of complete tender process from tender call to close.

Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Good understanding of HVAC controls, fire alarm, voice/data, CCTV, AV, and security systems Electrical construction field experience. Minimum 4 years. Journeyman Electrician certification.

 

Qualifications

Red Seal Interprovincial Electrician Journeyperson certificate.

Gov’t of Saskatchewan Electrical Journeyperson’s License

Trimble Accubid Electrical Estimating 101

Class 5 Drivers License

If you are a leader in the Electrical Estimation Industry looking for an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this position.

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Braeden Demchuck at Summit Search Group, [email protected].

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.

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Braeden Demchuk Email Braeden Demchuk View Braeden's profile Job ID WB336 City Saskatoon, SK Remuneration Competitive Salary + benefits Industry Construction Position Management Project Management