David Lightowler is an experienced electrical estimator seeking a position that allows career progression. He has over 27 years of experience in the electrical field, including 18 years as an estimator preparing quotes for commercial, retail and industrial projects. As an estimator, he analyzes material and labor costs, manages relationships with contractors and suppliers, and provides training. Previously he worked as an electrician, apprentice, and small works manager in the UK, with responsibilities including installations, fault identification, and managing staff. He has relevant qualifications and strong computer skills.

1. David Lightowler
905 Burns Street West, Unit 70, Whitby, L1N 6J5
david.lightowler1961@yahoo.ca
Home Telephone: 905 493 1016 Cell: 289 404 3991
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A reliable, confident and highly motivated individual with extensive operational and
management experience in the electrical field. Effective team member and leader,
requiring minimal supervision. Excellent communicator and problem solver.
Looking to obtain a position within a well-established company that offers opportunity
for career progression/development. Seeking a position of responsibility that capitalizes
upon my skills in the area of Electrical Estimating.
Fitzpatrick Electric 2006 to Present
Estimator
 Prepare and finalize electrical quotations for Commercial, Retail and Industrial properties
and projects, by accessing the General Contractors FTP websites.
 Analyze and compile material and labor costs from electrical drawings and specifications.
 Manually monitor variable material pricing i.e.: copper cabling, as the in-house
programme does not automatically update this information.
 Manage relationships with General Contractors, Suppliers, and Engineers on a daily basis
via telephone, e-mail or direct meetings.
 Provide leadership and training to a variety of co-op students and work colleagues in
order to maximize the output, while minimizing the cost.
 Identified, analyzed and recommended the procurement of an in house wide format
printer shortly after joining the organization, which provided savings in time and money.
Implemented the recommendation.
 Developed an in-house archive system for all project quotations, permitting more
efficient future access to the information.
 Created a General Contractors history, noting success rate in obtaining business, in
order to prioritize future quotations to optimize the benefit of my work efforts.
 Provide leadership in the company social activities, including the establishment and
monitoring of the hockey pools, participation in the Christmas party social committee
and the organization and execution of the fundraising BBQ’s.

2. Pitts Electrical, Bradford, U.K. 1995 to 2006
Small Works Engineer/Manager April 2003
 Prepared quotes for various electrical installations such as Commercial, Retail and
Industrial projects.
 Organized and managed labor for both the installation and maintenance departments.
 Estimated pricing and arranged procurement of materials for use in all facets of the
business.
 Managed relationships with clients/customers, via telephone, e-mail or direct meetings.
 Prepared invoices for completed contracts for the entire department and responded to
any queries arising from this.
 Wrote and issued Health and Safety documents including “Risk Assessments and Method
Statements”.
 Coached and managed 2 electrical engineers, an office clerk, 10 electricians and
10 apprentice electricians.
Pitts Electrical, Bradford, U.K. Aug 1982 to Sept 1995
Electrician/Approved Electrician August 1984
 Installed wiring and containment for sockets, lighting, small power circuits, fire
alarms and emergency lighting.
 Identified the source of faults in electrical installations.
 Interpreted scaled drawings and details of wiring, lighting, power circuits, etc. to
be installed on site.
 Supervised on-site electricians working under my responsibility on larger
installations.
 Liaised with other trades persons, architects and the client.
 Measured quantity of materials to be used on the installations.
Pitts Electrical, Bradford, U.K. Sept 1978 to Aug 1982
Apprentice Electrician
During my 27 years with Pitts Electrical, I had a steady career progression, promoted in
various roles from Apprentice Electrician to Small Works Manager.
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Qualifications: City & Guilds Institute (U.K.), Electrician 236 Parts I, II, and III and 16th
Edition of the IEE Regulations (1983); CAT 5 Data/Computer Installations (1998);
Electro-technical Certification Scheme (2002); Autocad (2005).
Strong computer aptitude, having worked with several in house programmes
(estimating and invoicing), Outlook, Word and Excel.
Enjoy working out at the gym, renovating my home, live sports, cooking, travel and
spending time with family and friends.