Electrical Estimator

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100+ years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

About This Career Opportunity

Black & McDonald’s Saskatchewan Estimation team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. This position reports directly to the Estimating Manager and will be working within the Estimating group primarily located in Saskatoon. The Electrical Estimator will analyze costs of and prepare estimates on electrical construction projects. In addition they may provide technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on electrical estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning and scheduling, and dealing with project change.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
• Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.
• Adherence to Black & McDonald Construction Business Processes
• Establish and maintain tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures.
• Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders.
• Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational meetings with the Project Managers and Division Manager as required
• Adherence to Black & McDonald Sub-Contractor Management Program
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs
• Co-ordinate various small projects

Competency Requirements (Skilled to Advanced Level)

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others

Education & Skill Requirements

• Electrical technologist / Engineer, or minimum 5 years of experience running electrical projects as qualified trades person in Canadian market.
• Electrical estimating experience is an asset
• Proficiency with recognized estimating software is an asset
• Available to travel

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.