Electrical Estimator-EN

Status

Regular, Full time

Location:

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Job Description

**This position will be based either in St John's, NL or Dartmouth, NS depending on candidate location**

Reporting to the Business Centre Manager, the Electrical Estimator provides accurate quotations to key contractors and works with our key suppliers on major projects. The incumbent should be skilled at achieving acceptable margins during the Project with change orders and through negotiating with our Key suppliers. Pro-active expediting and strong on-going quest of latest developments in products as well as features and benefits are critical skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Projects team and Sales Representatives;
• Manage all aspects of a customer purchase order including: Communication, Documentation, Coordination of material supply and delivery, Invoicing;
• Monitor and track project progress and handle issues as they arise;
• Report and escalate to management issues as needed;
• Liaise with customers to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives;
• Respond to customer requests in a timely manner;
• Act as the point of contact to communicate to the project team internally and externally;
• May have to negotiate pricing and sales terms with vendors as per criteria from their manager; Take the necessary action to resolve customer service issues in a timely manner; follow up with the customer to ensure satisfaction; Maintain his technical knowledge on product lines;
• Develop, grow and maintain long-term customer relationships;
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12 education;
• Five (5) years’ experience in a similar position, an asset;
• Have excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• An understanding of vendor relationships;
• Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Highly flexible with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment;
• Team player, adaptable, energetic with a positive professional attitude and manner;
• Highly organized; self-motivated to improving your business skills;
• Good knowledge of the electrical distribution sales model, an asset;
• Knowledge of using price sheets and matrices, an asset;
• Enjoy working with the public and have a strong desire to improve yourself and advance within Guillevin .

What’s In It For You

We are a major player, involved in the energy transformation in Canada. We offer a dynamic work environment with great career opportunities. We promote autonomy and decision making.

What Sets Us Apart Is Our

• Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.
• A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.

Among Our Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
• Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
• Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children.
• Charging terminals available at our facilities.
• Years of Service Recognition Program.

Come build your career with us, a growing network where our people make it happen!

Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.