Estimator - Surrey, Canada - Western Pacific Enterprises

Western Pacific Enterprises

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About the Role:
The Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Estimator 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 walkdowns with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
Perform field takeoffs/evaluations for estimate preparation
Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
Followup 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 industryspecific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable

About You:

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of Estimating experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Good knowledge of local electrical codes
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
Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
Team player mentality
Selfdriven with the ability to stay ontask for extended periods of time while working independently

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits
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Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
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Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
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Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
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ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - $250 quarterly, $1,000 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).

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MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands.

We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._**- MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer._

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any thirdparty recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team._