Estimator - Electrical Construction

The Estimator I is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Estimator I is responsible for cost estimates for various electrical construction projects.

Company Overview

Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions

• Prepare complete cost estimates for substation construction projects
• Understand and monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines
• Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project life-cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
• Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
• Follow-up at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 - 3 years of Estimating experience
• Red Seal Electrician preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar field or combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good knowledge of local electrical codes
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu and Accubid Anywhere preferred
• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary, Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
• Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
• Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program- Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).