Electrical Estimator

Guillevin International; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-sharing

Flexible group insurance plan

Free health resources 24/7

Group RRSP with employer contribution

Postsecondary Scholarship Program

Charging terminals available

Years of Service Recognition Program

Job summary

Guillevin International is looking for an Electrical Estimator in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This regular position involves providing accurate quotations, managing key contractor relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum grade 12 education, experience in a similar role, and strong negotiation skills. Benefits include profit-sharing, customizable insurance, and health resources.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in a similar position.
• Understanding of vendor relationships.
• Good knowledge of the electrical distribution sales model.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate quotations to key contractors.
• Manage customer purchase order aspects including invoicing.
• Monitor and track project progress and handle issues.
• Liaise with customers to define project requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and sales terms with vendors.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Minimum grade 12 education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator Status: Regular, Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This position will be based either in St John's, NL or Dartmouth, NS depending on candidate location. Reporting to the Business Centre Manager, the Electrical Estimator provides accurate quotations to key contractors and works with our key suppliers on major projects.

The incumbent should be skilled at achieving acceptable margins during the Project with change orders and through negotiating with our Key suppliers. Pro-active expediting and strong on-going quest of latest developments in products as well as features and benefits are critical skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Projects team and Sales Representatives.
• Manage all aspects of a customer purchase order including communication, documentation, coordination of material supply and delivery, invoicing.
• Monitor and track project progress and handle issues as they arise.
• Report and escalates to management issues as needed.
• Liaise with customers to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Respond to customer requests in a timely manner.
• Act as the point of contact to communicate to the project team internally and externally.
• May have to negotiate pricing and sales terms with vendors as per criteria from their manager.
• Take the necessary action to resolve customer service issues in a timely manner; follow up with the customer to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain technical knowledge on product lines.
• Develop, grow and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12 education.
• Five years' experience in a similar position, an asset.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of vendor relationships.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Highly flexible with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player, adaptable, energetic with a positive professional attitude and manner.
• Highly organized; self-motivated to improving your business skills.
• Good knowledge of the electrical distribution sales model, an asset.
• Knowledge of using price sheets and matrices, an asset.
• Enjoy working with the public and have a strong desire to improve yourself and advance within Guillevin.

Benefits

• Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to competitive compensation.
• Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
• Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
• Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employees' children.
• Charging terminals available at our facilities.
• Years of Service Recognition Program.

Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity.