Junior Electrical Estimator

Job summary

The Junior Estimator analyzes blueprints and specifications to prepare accurate electrical cost, labor, and material estimates. They also coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and project managers to support the bidding and closing processes.

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

The Junior Estimator analyzes blueprints and specifications to prepare accurate electrical cost, labor, and material estimates. They also coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and project managers to support the bidding and closing processes.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in electrical contracting or a relevant estimating program certification. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to interpret technical drawings are essential.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Blueprints interpretation
• Take-offs
• Electrical estimating
• Budgeting
• Material requirements
• Labor requirements
• Time management
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Problem solving
• Mathematical reasoning
• Decision making
• Research and analysis
• Quality orientation
• Electrical Estimating
• Research
• Bidding
• Construction
• Decision Making
• Data Compilation
• Problem Solving
• Mathematics
• Project Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Quotations
• Subcontracting
• Time Management
• Drawing Interpretation

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Electrical Estimator
• Estimator
• Valuers and Loss Assessors
• Cost Estimators

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