Junior Electrical Estimator

OZZ ELECTRIC BC INC.; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OZZ ELECTRIC BC INC. in Port Coquitlam seeks a Jr. Estimator to analyze drawings, perform take-offs, and assist in profitable electrical estimating. You will help budget time, cost, and labor for projects, coordinating with staff and suppliers.

The role requires take-off experience, familiarity with estimating programs or equivalent, and solid MS Office skills; strong collaboration with project teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in the electrical contracting industry involving take offs.
• Licensed electrician with take-off experience, OR
• Completion of Estimating program and 1 year of construction site experience, OR
• Equivalent education and experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Receives drawings from contractor for bidding, and performs take-offs to assist estimates.
• Counts materials from drawings and prepares itemized lists based on data.
• Reviews data to determine material and labour requirements and cost.
• Interfaces with suppliers and clients to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Supports Project Managers with change notices and job closings as needed.
• Maintains directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Take-offs experience

Electrical contracting

Education/experience equivalence

Education

Estimating program completion

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

The Jr. Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to aid in the preparation of accurate, profitable electrical estimating, budgeting time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services by performing the duties listed below.

Role and Responsibilities

• Receives drawings from contractor for bidding.
• Provides take-offs to complete estimates, with supervision.
• Performs actual counts of materials required from drawings.
• Reviews data to determine material and labour requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Sends faxes to suppliers requesting quotation for materials.
• Receives and sorts of faxes and pricing confirmations from suppliers.
• Assists Project Managers with Change Notice estimates as required.
• Assists with the closings of the job by gathering and compiling information in relation to time constraints.
• Helps other staff members within the department
• Prepare and maintain directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.

Skills and Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in the electrical contracting industry involving take offs, OR
• Licensed electrician with take-off experience, OR
• Successful completion of Estimating program at recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of 1 year of construction site experience, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel