Estimator - Medicine Hat

ESTIMATOR

EQUS was founded on the co-operative spirit. Our core values of Quality, Accountability, Community and Knowledge define the attitude our teams bring to work every day, together we deliver quality electrical services to rural Alberta.

Job Purpose

The Estimator is responsible for the oversight and management of member construction requests including new services, service moves, and upgrades. As the initial main point of contact, the Estimator plays a critical role in establishing strategic and tactical solutions to respond to member and potential member requirements. The incumbent must maintain sound relationships with external stakeholders and work closely with EQUS staff members and work leaders responsible for the deliverables.

Duties

- Respond to service requests from prospective members and counties with the EQUS time frame standard

- Travel to rural sites within the EQUS service area and/or other service areas as may be required from time to time

- Organize and prioritize external appointments effectively to reduce travel time

- Meet with potential members or other stakeholders (if necessary) to assess the project and configure project details

- Provide member or new service with overview of project costs to reach a move-forward agreement

- Complete necessary documentation and submit to appropriate internal departments ensuring that any special-order items contained within a project quote are clearly identified, documented and ordered, upon project sign-off

- Complete on-site project staking (once timelines are established) and obtain final approval/sign-off from member/new service

- Continue as a liaison for complex projects to maintain sound relationship between EQUS and member

- Represent EQUS at stakeholder meetings, if required (e.g., meetings with county officials regarding projects, etc.)

- Required to follow EQUS Safety Program

Review and approval of work

This position reports to the Operations Leader – Southern Alberta

Job Requirements

- Must hold and maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers License

- Strong computer skills

- Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and maintain exceptional customer service

- Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team environment

- Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities and strong organizational skills

- Familiarity with Legal Survey Description (LSD) an asset

- Good safety record

- Must be willing to travel regularly between Medicine Hat and Claresholm

Education and Experience

- Minimum completion of High School diploma or equivalent

- Previous experience in the electrical or utility industry

- Previous experience with GPS inputting and GPS and mapping systems would be an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person