Estimator, Electrical Jobs

Uptime Industrial is a leading provider of full-service industrial and commercial equipment repair, upgrades, installation and relocation across North America with over 125 years of combined knowledge and experience in the industry. As a service provider, our mission is simple - to keep our clients’ businesses running – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Our recent growth and continued success stems not only from being highly trained experts in our craft, but also from our most important values integrity and innovation. And these values are a big part of who we are and how we work. Our commitment is to always doing the right thing for the job, the customer and most importantly, for our people and each other. To learn more about Uptime Industrial and the core values that shape the company today, visit https//www.uptimeindustrial.com/about/.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Estimator, Electrical is responsible for driving projects from estimate through to completion. By partnering with internal resources, vendors, and the business development team, the Estimator, Electrical works to understand customer needs and goals, designs industry leading solutions and sources parts and materials.

Key responsibilities include

• Cultivate and manage vendor and partner relationships;
• Estimating & Proposals
• Other duties as assigned.
• Communicate directly with customers and internal stakeholders;
• Review estimates with internal stakeholders and drive quality and cost control throughout the project;
• Actively contribute to meeting job-specific and company-wide financial targets.
• Perform risk analysis and contract management responsibilities as required;
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and strategy;
• Partner with the sales team to prepare accurate proposals;
• Assist customers in finding innovative ways to solve problems that result in improvements or savings in their facilities;
• Act as a company leader, reinforcing best practices and safety policies.
• Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications;
• Review and approve estimates produced by Service Managers, Technicians, and Foremen;
• Consulting, Stakeholder Management, & Communication
• Liaise directly with customers to better understand their needs;
• Partner with the accounting team to design appropriate deposit and payment schedules;
• Communicate with supply chain, sales, marketing, engineering, sub-trades, and finance;
• Actively search for new and innovative technologies/solutions to broaden both our clients’ competitive advantage, and our own;

The ideal candidate is not only determined to meet customer demands but understands what it really means to be part of a team representing a Company of highly skilled trades. You are eager to be challenged while staying self motivated. You are someone that is very independent and enjoys a flexible schedule. You are always prepared to put your best foot forward no matter how many setbacks you may face. You can demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgement and possesses a creative problem-solving mindset. You are someone who strives to meet customer needs in an innovative and safe manner. Ultimately, you are eager to work in a challenging team environment and to develop strong working relationships with all levels of the business.

Our Must Haves

• Proven experience bidding and winning projects;
• Experience using Accubid will be considered an asset.
• Successfully obtained your Red Seal Electrician Certification;
• 5+ years experience estimating commercial and industrial projects;
• Ability to think on your feet and utilize strong problem-solving capabilities;

Your Rewards

Our most important offering to anyone that joins the Uptime Industrial team is our culture of innovation, achievement, and ownership. We bring out the best in each other by constantly striving to be world class in all we do. These values are reflected in our Work, our Company, and our People.

At Uptime, we also offer a very competitive compensation structure that supplements your regular income with a robust benefits package

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan A plan that helps you save for your retirement with employer matching.
• Company Vehicle, Mobile Phone and Laptop
• Professional Development and Education Support
• Friends and Family Program Early and exclusive access to our newly released projects
• Medical and Dental Coverage Our industry leading benefits package covers you and your dependents at no cost

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