Electrical Estimator – PNL Communications Ltd – Halifax City, Nova Scotia

PNL Communications Group, a successful and growing Communications & Electrical Contractor is currently recruiting for an Electrical Estimator to assist in our next phase of profitable growth. The successful candidate will join our Electrical Division focused on commercial wiring solutions.

We seek a highly knowledgeable, motivated and energetic individual with experience in providing quantity takeoff from bid documents and developing complete estimates for quotation and bids.  This position will report to the Division Operations Manager and assist in business development and support Project managers during execution of work.

Responsibilities/Duties;

Read and interpret Electrical drawings, specifications and contracts.
Develop detailed labour and material estimates using software.
Plan and estimate project logistical costs and site expenses.
Identify cost saving ideas and solutions.
Manage time effectively to handle multiple estimates at any given time and achieve bid deadlines.
Communicate with Suppliers and obtain equipment and material quotations.
Work in support of the field as required assisting in drawing review, scope review and changes.
Identify and report to management potential project risks and liabilities.
Calculate manpower loading requirements for project life cycle.

Desired Skills and Experience;

Experienced Accubid user.
Must have minimum 5 years’ experience estimating electrical projects
Organized, methodical, detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task.
Familiar with medium voltage, distribution voltage and low voltage/fiber wiring systems
Familiar with computerized estimating software
Candidate should be familiar with work within a construction and light industrial environment and be able to integrate and operate in a team environment

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please reply with resume indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line (EE0619-CB). Resumes will be accepted by email at jobs@pnl.ca or by fax at 902-431-3132 to the attention of the General Manager.

We thank all of those who apply but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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