• Job Description

  Req#: 263109

  About the position:

  Currently, we are seeking an Estimator to join our Interior/ BC North Security and Healthcare Technology team.

  Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is a critical role for the team, ensuring every project begins with proper, professional estimation. The Estimator will create accurate and timely estimates for security and healthcare technology projects across BC.

  This position is ideally based in Kelowna, Kamloops or Prince George but we may consider other locations or remote options.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review specifications, identifying systems and system counts as well as any cost and risk factors
  • Compile RFIs to clarify requirements where there may be ambiguity, options, or competitive advantage
  • Complete take offs, device counts, and compile an estimate based on site requirements, complexity, labour, material and equipment costs needed to meet specifications
  • Obtain quotations from vendors and suppliers in support of an estimate
  • Complete site visits as required
  • Complete accurate estimates using Accubid and Accubid Change Order according to Houle standards
  • Presentation of estimate, assumptions, risks and estimating process for multiple reviews
  • Submission of budgets and/or legally binding quotations

  Experience and Skills:

  • 5 or more years of experience estimating security and healthcare projects
  • Security (access control, CCTV and intrusion detection) and Healthcare Technology (nurse call, RTLS, systems integrations) industry experience required.
  • Security, and/or Engineering trade qualifications, coupled with experience
  • Familiarity with Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, and/or Ascom preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
  • Strong understanding of estimating practices and methods.
  • Experience crafting RFIs from specification reviews.
  • Experience with contracts, contract law and terms and conditions.
  • Superior communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Effective time management capability

  Culture is important at Houle. You must be collaborative in nature. You are a solution focused team player and always willing to learn. You are a bright, ambitious, honest, and a straight forward professional. Your personable nature will fit well within the friendly working environment.

  The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. Houle offers an exciting, enjoyable work environment, competitive benefits package as well as a competitive incentive plan and many company sponsored events.

  About Houle:

  At Houle, we are passionate about building resilient communities. From airports, shipping terminals, and water treatment facilities, to hospitals, universities, and shopping centres, we deliver integrated electrical solutions for our industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential customers.

  While we are leaders in electrical construction, we also specialize in a wide range of in-house technology solutions, including audio visual, building automation, healthcare systems, network systems, and security and life-safety. As a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we take pride in our talented people and collaborative culture that bring our client's vision to life.

  To apply, please visit https://www.houle.ca/current-career-opportunities/ and click on the listing for "Estimator, Security Technology". Opportunity will remain open until filled.

• About the company

  BC electrical contractor for home, commercial and industrial construction and maintenance of electrical, lighting, security, structured cabling, AV systems, building automation, controls, and power quality.

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