Contract's Estimator - Manufacturing

POSITION MANDATE

Undertakes the research, consultations and analysis required to develop estimates and component pricing for proposals.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Component Pricing

• Interprets documentation, specifications and design drawings to determine material and labour costs for projects.
• Uses a database to gather and store project related data regarding labour costs, materials and production timelines.
• Gathers information from customers, vendors and other sources for pricing. Prepares related pricing for proposals, ensuring adequate and accurate estimates.

Estimating

Customer Relations

Project Coordination

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The position requires a journeyperson designation, engineering credentials or an Electrical Technologist Diploma with a minimum 6-10 years of industry experience including project management and quotations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

JOB SCOPE

Possesses the electrical industry experience and contracting knowledge required to support assigned elements of contracting services, demonstrating the required professional and technical skills expected for assigned level of experience. Focuses on developing credibility and a reputation for skilled professional work. Requires some guidance and direction but is expected to assume responsibility for a definable piece of work and take on leadership roles and / or responsibilities for tasks or proposals.

EFFORT

Work is high volume, requiring the ability to work under pressure in a fast- paced environment and to deal with competing deadlines. Multi-tasking is the norm. The incumbent is responsible to ensure day to day work is completed accurately, and information provided to others is correct. Working relationships that support collaboration and problem solving are essential for success in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The incumbent works in an office environment and occasionally in the field / on the shop floor.