Project Quotations Specialist
- Canada
- Remote
- Posted Sep 9, 2026
- 1 position
$75,000–$90,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Location requirements
- Country, Alberta, Canada
- Seniority
- Not Applicable
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
The role focuses on converting complex product inquiries and project specifications into precise commercial estimates to drive profitability. It involves coordinating with engineering and production teams to ensure technical feasibility and maintaining pricing integrity across cost models.
Job details
This hands-on role is responsible for converting complex product inquiries and project specifications into precise commercial estimates. By balancing material costs, manufacturing timelines, and market competitiveness, you will directly drive profitability across both standard catalog offerings and custom-engineered orders. About the Role Cost Analysis & Bid Development: Calculate material requirements, labor inputs, and custom fabrication expenses to construct accurate, profitable project estimates. Inter-Departmental Alignment: Coordinate closely with engineering, production, quality control, and logistics to verify technical feasibility and establish realistic delivery timelines. Bid Management & Tracking: Monitor pending proposals, field client inquiries, and adjust pricing structures as design parameters or material costs evolve. Client Support & Problem Solving: Serve as a knowledgeable resource for key accounts, offering alternative product configurations or value-engineering options when budget or lead time constraints arise. Continuous Pricing Integrity: Maintain rigorous accuracy across all cost models to ensure output remains competitive in the market while protecting internal margins. Qualifications Experience: 2–4+ years of estimating, quotations, or technical sales experience in the commercial lighting, electrical wholesale, or industrial manufacturing sectors. Technical Proficiency: Ability to read electrical drawings, architectural blueprints, fixture schedules, and single-line diagrams. Software Skills: Proficiency with ERP/CRM systems, estimation software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, AutoCAD), and advanced MS Excel. Knowledge of lighting calculation tools (AGi32/Visual) is an asset. Workopolis Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with Canadian electrical standards (CEC), energy codes (ASHRAE/NECB), and lighting control systems . Operational Independence: High level of self-direction with proven ability to manage competing priorities under tight delivery deadlines. Critical Thinking: Meticulous attention to detail with a knack for identifying potential production or cost discrepancies before bids go out. If you're meticulous with numbers and thrive in high-precision commercial estimating, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll do
The role focuses on converting complex product inquiries and project specifications into precise commercial estimates to drive profitability. It involves coordinating with engineering and production teams to ensure technical feasibility and maintaining pricing integrity across cost models.
Requirements
Candidates need 2-4+ years of estimating or technical sales experience in commercial lighting or industrial manufacturing. Proficiency in reading electrical drawings and using estimation software like Bluebeam or AutoCAD is required.
Listed skills
- AutoCAD · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Cost Analysis
- Bid Development
- Technical Estimating
- Electrical Drawing Interpretation
- Blueprint Reading
- ERP/CRM Systems
- Bluebeam
- PlanSwift
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- AGi32
- Visual
- Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
- Energy Codes (ASHRAE/NECB)
- Lighting Control Systems
- Value Engineering
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Construction
- Sales
- Logistics