Senior Estimator

Houle, Burnaby, BC
$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Salary - Annual

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Job Description

A career that gives you purpose. A company that stands up for you. A team where you can be yourself. Sound too good to be true? This is life at Houle. We believe in empowering communities through local projects that positively impact people's lives. We're a passionate group of people who love collaborating on innovative and challenging projects.

About Houle

As BC's leading electrical contractor and systems integrator, we believe in delivering safe, reliable power for the future. From hospitals and universities, to airports, shipping terminals and shopping centres, our electrical and technology professionals proudly provide innovative solutions that create value for our customers every day.

Since 1944, we've been dedicated to our craft, committed to quality workmanship, and building teams that thrive. Driven by purpose and connected through collaboration, our focus on people guides our success in delivering some of the most exciting infrastructure projects in the province.

As a certified Great Place to Work, one of BC's Top 100 Employers, and Best Managed company, we have been recognized for our efforts in creating a safe and inclusive work environment.

About this role

We are recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join our Projects team in the Burnaby office.

Your responsibilities

Estimate project costs and changes
Assemble quantity take-off and quotations
Manage workloads of estimators on the team
Review team member estimates and provide feedback
Strategize and maintain communication with Suppliers and Customers
Draft proposals and submit tenders - meeting specialist requirements as needed
Prepare requests for quotations obtain competitive pricing for suppliers, subs contractors, etc.
Continue to develop our bid labour & material requirements
Analyze current practices and pricing, identify areas for cost saving and process improvement
Work with the Chief Estimator to develop project indirect costs and overheads for each estimate
Support and mentor junior estimators on team

Preferred Qualifications

Your experience and skills

Relevant electrical TQ or field experience or, AScT., E.I.T. or P.Eng status
Sound knowledge of the electrical sub-trades scope of work
Good understanding of electrical drawings and ability to interpret schematics and P&ID's
Good understanding of industry practices, electrical trade scope and Bid Depository regulations
Excellent interpersonal and communications skill, both written and oral
Superior proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel); knowledge of Accubid Estimating Software considered a strong asset
Ability to build relationships and work effectively within a team environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to hand multiple competing priorities and timelines
Experience in a leadership capacity, proven ability to lead and mentor junior team members

Since this is a leadership role, this person will need to work in the Burnaby Office, minimum 3 days per week. Some weeks may require more days in office to support the team.

Details Apply Now

Date Posted:	08/08/2024
Start Date:	Ongoing
Classification:	Exempt
Level:	Experienced
Job Type:	Full-time
Wage:	Salary - Annual
Wage From:	$90,000.00
Wage To:	$120,000.00
Preferred Education:	Relevant electrical TQ or field experience or, AScT., E.I.T. or P.Eng status
Number of Employees:	1,200

Company Website:	https://www.houle.ca
Company Phone Number:	604-434-2681