Junior Electrical Estimator

Job summary

Analyze drawings, specifications, and proposals to prepare electrical estimates, including material take-offs and itemized material and labor requirements. Obtain supplier quotations, support project managers with change estimates and job closeouts, and coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal staff.

Job details

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. Strong time management skills Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel Key Competencies Ability to interpret drawings Problem solving skills Quality orientation Mathematical reasoning Decision making Research and analysis

What you’ll do

Analyze drawings, specifications, and proposals to prepare electrical estimates, including material take-offs and itemized material and labor requirements. Obtain supplier quotations, support project managers with change estimates and job closeouts, and coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal staff.

Requirements

Requires either two years of electrical contracting experience involving take-offs, electrician licensure with take-off experience, or completion of a recognized estimating program plus at least one year of construction site experience; an equivalent combination is also accepted. Candidates should have strong time-management skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Blueprint Interpretation
• Electrical Estimating
• Material Take-Offs
• Material Counting
• Cost Estimating
• Labor Estimating
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Quality Orientation
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Decision Making
• Research And Analysis
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Supplier Coordination

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting

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