Company: The Mearie Group

Location: Ajax, ON

Job description: CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR / PROCUREMENT SPECIALISTKPC Power Electrical Ltd. “KPC Power” is a progressive, privately-owned, high-voltage electrical contractor located in Ajax, Ontario.We specialize in high-voltage substation maintenance, construction, retrofits and wholesale energy-metering services. KPC Power houses all specialties internally to professionally implement all work, ensuring complete customer satisfaction.Dedicated to improving the reliability of each power system we work on, KPC Power dramatically reducing unwanted interruptions. Our work focuses primarily on the utility, industry and institutional sectors, industries where stability and reliability of power is extremely critical.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORKPC Power is looking for a motivated and experienced CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST for our growing business. The position of Construction Estimator / Procurement Specialist is broken into 2 distinct components outlined below:CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

• Support Industrial Construction services division with preparation of RFP response documents, including pricing build ups for review
• Provide support for short term turn around quotation requirements for non-RFP proposal requirements
• Regular contact with vendors for pricing / quotations and lead time requirements
• Review technical drawing packages in order to prepare BOM requirements for potential projects (includes clarifications regarding technical details found in drawings which drive purchasing and field work requirements)
• Prepare, attend and contribute to project kick off meetings with internal teams, vendors and sub-contractors
• Attend site visits as part of bidding potential work and preparing quotations and proposals (including photographing, measurements, clarification questions on site with customer representatives / engineers)

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

• Responsible for the procurement process, including supplier relationships, price negotiation and collaboration with the Project Coordinator to create purchase orders
• Ensure that commitments and timelines to customers are consistently met
• Handling the procurement of products
• Negotiating supplier pricing
• Analyzing and evaluating supplier performance
• Creating reports based on quoted price VS actual material costs
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Coordinating with other departments

ADDITONAL SUPPORT (on an as needed basis):

• This role will require some overlap with some of the project coordinators, as it relates to coordination of schedules, submission of RFPs and communication follow up with vendors and sub-contractors. In these cases, you are to act as a KPC team member with the goal of getting the job done for the customer. This may take you outside the regular day to day.
• Broadly provide KPC support requirements if other KPC divisions require technical field or project support
• Coordinate receipt of all materials company wide for accuracy and deliverable requirements

Educational Requirements:

• Post secondary education in a procurement / estimating discipline
• 5-10 years electrical construction experience

Skills:

• Problem-solving, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, time management, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, results driven, foster teamwork, proactive, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Construction Project experience an asset

Relationships:

• Working closely with the Project Managers and Field Supervisors, Health & Safety Officer, Administrative and Accounting staff on a daily basis

Working Conditions:

• Work environment; office setting; field visits as required

KPC Power Electrical Ltd. is seeking a Construction Estimator / Procurement Specialist with 5-10 years of electrical construction experience. The role involves preparing RFP responses, negotiating supplier pricing, creating purchase orders, and coordinating with other departments. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in procurement/estimating, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This role will also involve working closely with project managers, field supervisors, and other staff on a daily basis.
Job Description

We are looking for a customer-focused Retail Sales Associate to work at our busy store. The Retail Sales Associate will be responsible for assisting customers with product selection, processing transactions, stocking shelves, and maintaining store cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

– Greet customers and assist them with product selection
– Process transactions accurately and efficiently
– Stock shelves and organize merchandise as needed
– Maintain store cleanliness and organization
– Provide excellent customer service at all times
– Assist with other duties as needed

Qualifications:

– High school diploma or equivalent
– Previous retail experience preferred
– Strong communication and customer service skills
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
– Strong attention to detail
– Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

If you are a team player with a passion for customer service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume today.

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 01 May 2024 00:52:41 GMT