Junior Electrical Estimator | Port Coquitlam, BC
Salary: $50,000 – $70,000 per year
About the Role
We’re looking for a Junior Electrical Estimator to join our team in Port Coquitlam. You’ll analyze blueprints, specifications, and proposals to help prepare accurate, profitable estimates covering material, labour, time, and cost. This is a great step for someone with electrical take-off experience who wants to grow in estimating.
What You’ll Do
- Receive and review contractor drawings for bidding
- Complete material take-offs and counts from drawings, with supervision
- Determine material and labour requirements and prepare itemized lists
- Request quotes from suppliers and sort pricing confirmations
- Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
- Assist Project Managers with Change Notice estimates
- Help compile job closing information, including time constraints
- Consult with clients, vendors, and internal teams to formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Support other team members in the department as needed
What You’ll Bring
One of the following:
- 2 years’ experience in electrical contracting involving take-offs, OR
- Licensed electrician with take-off experience, OR
- Completion of an Estimating program at a recognized post-secondary institution plus 1+ year of construction site experience, OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Plus:
- Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to interpret drawings
- Problem solving, decision making, research, and analysis skills
- Mathematical reasoning and a quality-focused mindset
