Company: Black & McDonald

Location: Scarborough, ON

Job description: ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITYBlack & McDonald is actively seeking a Utility Estimator to join our Southern Ontario Utilities team. The successful candidate will lead the team’s analysis of cost estimates and preparation of electrical/civil work take-offs on utility projects. They will provide technical support to project operations, with emphasis on electrical estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning, scheduling, and handling project change.Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepares electrical/civil work take-offs and estimates on utility projects including costs of materials, labour and equipment required for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
• Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations
• Establishes and maintains tendering process, sets up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
• Initiate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
• Participates in site meetings, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as required
• Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic evaluation on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Assist in material and equipment purchasing for secured key projects
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Thorough and detail oriented
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Creative yet analytical by nature

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSDegree or Diploma in:

• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical trade school

The following certifications/designations are considered an asset

• Electrical/Civil trades background
• Gold Seal Certified (GSC)
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years’ estimating experience on utility construction (substation) projects
• Experience estimating underground utilities an asset
• Experience in renewable construction projects (e.g. wind, solar, EV battery storage)
• Experience in electrical equipment buildings (e.g. switchgears, relays)

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSProficient user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Accubid, Bid2Win or any similar bidding software

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Black & McDonald is currently looking for a Utility Estimator to join their Southern Ontario Utilities team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing cost estimates and preparing electrical/civil work take-offs for utility projects. They will provide technical support to project operations, focusing on electrical estimating, reporting, progress monitoring, planning, scheduling, and managing project change. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in construction engineering technology, construction management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field. They should have 5+ years of estimating experience on utility construction projects, experience with underground utilities, renewable construction projects, and electrical equipment buildings. Proficiency in MS Office and bidding software is required. Black & McDonald encourages applications from persons with disabilities and provides accommodations during the recruitment and selection process.
As per the website provided, the job description is as follows:

Position: Accountant

Location: Mississauga

Company: Confidential

Summary:
Our client, a well-established company in Mississauga, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting and financial reporting, strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities:
– Prepare monthly financial statements and reports
– Reconcile accounts and conduct variance analysis
– Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
– Help in preparing for audits and compliance reviews
– Provide financial analysis and support to management as needed

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
– 3+ years of experience in accounting
– CPA designation is preferred
– Proficient in Excel and other MS Office applications
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

If you meet the above qualifications and are looking for a challenging opportunity in accounting, please apply now.

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:06:46 GMT