BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100+ years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

About This Career Opportunity

Black & McDonald’s Saskatchewan Estimation team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. This position reports directly to the Estimating Manager and will be working within the Estimating group primarily located in Saskatoon. The Electrical Estimator will analyze costs of and prepare estimates on electrical construction projects. In addition they may provide technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on electrical estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning and scheduling, and dealing with project change.

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications. Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations. Adherence to Black & McDonald Construction Business ProcessesEstablish and maintain tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures. Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders.Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational meetings with the Project Managers and Division Manager as requiredAdherence to Black & McDonald Sub-Contractor Management ProgramPrepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractorsLiaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimatesConduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobsCo-ordinate various small projects

Competency Requirements (Skilled to Advanced Level)

Change OrientationCommunicates Effectively Continuous LearningCustomer FocusHolds Self and Others AccountableProblem Solving and Innovation Teamwork and CollaborationValues and Respects Others

Education & Skill Requirements

Electrical technologist / Engineer, or minimum 5 years of experience running electrical projects as qualified trades person in Canadian market.Electrical estimating experience is an assetProficiency with recognized estimating software is an assetAvailable to travel

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.