Job Description

Job Offer: Electrical Estimator

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Seguin Morris

is a rapidly expanding leader in industrial and commercial

electrical

and mechanical infrastructure services. The company specializes in various fields, notably electrical distribution (low, medium, and high voltage), commercial and industrial electricity, civil engineering, road lighting and traffic light systems, airfield lighting, telecommunications, and urban transit systems. With a presence in Canada, the United States, and Barbados, Seguin Morris offers turnkey solutions, from design to execution. Its commitment to innovation, quality, and safety makes it a trusted partner for large-scale projects.

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We are looking for an

Electrical Estimator

to join our team in the

Greater Montreal

area. Under the supervision of the Chief Estimator, the ideal candidate is a rigorous and resourceful professional, capable of analyzing tender documents for various public and private bids and preparing cost estimates for a variety of projects within our electrical and civil division.


You must be on the lookout for public tender calls and develop new private opportunities. Your estimating expertise, market knowledge, and negotiation skills will be essential to help us secure contracts and maintain our leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

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Research and Develop Opportunities:

Identify public tender calls that are of interest to the company and develop business opportunities whenever possible.

Analyze Projects:

Participate in site visits and information sessions. Gather and review all important information (plans and specifications, site conditions, schedule, work phasing, etc.) to establish an accurate scope of work.

Perform Cost Calculation:

Analyze plans and specifications and perform accurate and precise quantity take-offs for materials and labor. Prepare quantity reports and summaries.

Plan Work:

Plan the work with subcontractors and/or suppliers to obtain their bids and validate the compliance of those bids by analyzing the technical requirements specified in the tender documents.

Manage Submissions:

Draft detailed bids (lump-sum or unit price), negotiate contracts, and review changes and/or extras. Present, analyze, and verify the accuracy of estimates with the directors before project closing.

Manage Follow-Up:

Present the execution steps for awarded projects to Project Managers and produce preliminary work schedules.

Maintain Relationships:

Maintain a strong network of suppliers, clients, engineers, and consultants, and actively participate in updating the contact database.

Remain Competitive:

Evaluate trends and stay abreast of market fluctuations in order to remain competitive and consistently win contracts.

Skills and Qualifications

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Education:

Hold a College Diploma (DEC) in Electrical Engineering and/or any other relevant academic training.

Experience:

Possess a

minimum of 2 years of experience

as an estimator and/or any other relevant experience in similar roles.

Technical Skills:

Strong ability to read and analyze plans and specifications. Understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code. Excellent command of mathematics. Proficiency in the Office Suite (minimum) and MS Project (asset).

Market Knowledge:

Have a good general knowledge of the construction market, specifically in the electrical and civil fields.

Communication and Negotiation Skills:

Bilingualism (French and English), excellent oral and written communication. Negotiation talent is essential.

Organizational Skills:

Excellent sense of organization, high reliability, time and priority management, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Soft Skills:

Sound judgment and analytical reasoning, high autonomy, meticulousness, initiative, proactivity, rigor, professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and ability to work in a team.

Compensation and Benefits

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Employment Type:

Permanent, full-time position (5-day work week, Monday to Friday).

Salary:

Competitive salary, to be discussed based on experience.

Competitive Benefits:

Group insurance, collective RRSP program, social club, continuous training, opportunities for advancement.

Work Location:

Ville Saint-Laurent (MTL).

If this position interests you, please send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!