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.
- Robust 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

📌 Junior Electrical Estimator (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Ozz Group
📍 Port Coquitlam