Estimator / Procurement Specialist, Industrial Construction

K.P.C. Power Electrical Ltd. (KPC Power) is looking for a motivated and experienced ESTIMATOR / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST, INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION for our growing business.

KPC Power specializes in high-voltage power system maintenance, utility construction and substation retrofits. We manage all specialties internally to ensure professional execution and complete customer satisfaction.

Our commitment to enhancing the reliability of every power system we engage with leads to significant reductions in unwanted interruptions. Our primary focus is on the utility, industry, and institutional sectors – areas where power stability and reliability are of utmost importance.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

The position is broken into two distinct components outlined below:

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

• Support the Industrial Construction services division with the preparation of RFP response documents, including pricing build-ups for review

• Provide support for short-term turnaround quotation requirements for non-RFP proposal requirements

• Regular contact with vendors for pricing/quotations and lead time requirements

• Review technical drawing packages to prepare BOM requirements for potential projects (includes clarifications regarding technical details found in drawings which drive purchasing and fieldwork 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, and 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

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT (on an as-needed basis):

This role will require some overlap with some of the project coordinators, as it relates to the 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 Power 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 Power support requirements if other KPC USG divisions require technical field or project support

• Coordinate receipt of all materials company-wide for accuracy and deliverable requirements

SKILLSETS

• 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 as an asset

RELATIONSHIPS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office setting with field visits as required

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in a procurement/estimating discipline

• 5-10 years of electrical construction experience

WHAT WE OFFER

• Challenging career with opportunities for growth and promotion

• Extremely competitive wage structure

• Excellent group benefits and generous RRSP matching program

• Team environment with a commitment to safety

KPC Power is an equal-opportunity employer. Selected candidates must be legally able to work in Canada. We'd like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.