Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY 

The Electrical  Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for key building improvement and new equipment construction projects. This specifically includes:

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Prepare Detailed Cost Estimates for key building improvement and new equipment construction projects Objectively calculate materials, labour, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closings Draft requests for quotations to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors Elaborate consistent and reliable project costing templates by unit, division or type calculate materials, labour, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closing details  Coordinate a cost benchmarking process through the project bid process for all regions.  Standardize price grid utilisation, gather extensive pricing information, for Construction, Services & equipment.  Supply consistent data, training and support to the project managers in their estimation efforts and validate certain project estimations. Assess and challenge change orders real market value with project managers and vendors  Provides interactive support to all bids/proposals • Collaborate with the Lead Estimator and Projects Team to determine project  costs and overheads for each estimate. Ultimately responsible for the quality & accuracy of estimating process and tools, and of some key project estimates  • Participate in hand over meeting with Project management team after award.  Maintains databases within estimating software & tools

IN OFFICE POSITION LOCATED IN UXBRIDGE

Knowledge & Skills 

Electrical construction - estimating experience an asset  Construction job site experience is an asset  Proficient with Estimating software, tools and MS Excel Trimble Experience is an asset   Very good English written and communication skills required  Strong client focus, proactive, and a desire to achieve results  Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills  Excellent attention to quality, accuracy and details Knowledge of Canadian codes and standards

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation 

None required 

 

 At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.