Raylec Power is a versatile electrical contractor specializing in construction, complex system installations and a wide range of maintenance services. Raylec Power has been serving commercial and industrial customers on Vancouver Island, and throughout British Columbia, for over thirty years.
A new and exciting career opportunity exists at Raylec Power LP for an Electrical Estimator. This full-time position will be based out our Langford office (preferred), or Nanaimo office and will report to the General Manager.
The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Electrical Estimating.
- Strong proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
- Experience and proficiency with Accubid estimating products is required.
- Valid Class 5 drivers license with a clean Driver’s Abstract is required.
- Trade Journeyman Electrician Certification is an asset.
- Proven experience bidding projects in the $1 to $2 million range.
- Experience preparing preliminary estimates and budgets at various stages.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of traffic control systems, sub-division work, airfield and other electrical power systems.
- Knowledge of local markets and suppliers.
- Excellent organization, time management and negotiation skills.
- Excellent technical, analytical and numerical skills.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates for design build or general tender work.
- Examine proposals, blueprints and specifications to determine the time periods necessary for a project.
- Create project plans from estimates, and define tasks, schedules, and necessary personnel.
- Confer with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, and negotiate and use local expertise to estimate costs.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
- Review all final estimate packages prepared by others to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
- Present estimates to senior management for review and approval.
Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume to [email protected]. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.