Electrical Estimator

**Job Title: Electrical Estimator**

**Type of Employment: Full Time**

**Salary: Competitive Base Salary Plus Incentives, Benefits Package**

**Why 1st Electric Inc.?**

1st Electric is a fast-paced, growing electrical company specializing in residential, commercial and emergency projects, as well as generator and solar installation. 1st Electric serves customers in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), and across Nova Scotia.

Our goal at 1st Electric is to give our customers high quality service in a friendly and professional manner. Our employees establish a relationship with our customers and perform their duties with skill and diligence.

We are dedicated to being the best at exceeding customer expectations, offering prompt service and fully trained technicians. We want to anticipate our customer needs and remain current in the industry and with changing technology. We strive to create the safest work environment possible.

**The Opportunity**

We seek the best and the brightest at 1st Electric, and we are looking for a qualified **electrical estimator** to join our team. This position reports to the Owner and requires a high degree of attention to detail, time management, organization, problem solving and the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

**Responsibilities**

As an Electrical Estimator, your responsibilities include:

- Establish and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, manufacturers, engineers, other trades, and coworkers
- Actively seek out new clients and projects - informing potential and existing clients of our products, services, and capabilities
- Perform all tasks related to quoting of Generac generator installations
- Estimation of time, material and labour requirements for projects
- Using client provided specifications and drawings to create detailed work scopes and work packages
- Provide support for bonding and insurance document requirements
- Reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications, to determine layout of electrical equipment installations.
- Planning layout and illustration of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications. Inspect electrical systems, components and equipment to identify defects and to ensure compliance with codes
- Providing leadership, supervision, mentoring and training to Electrical Apprentices in understanding, identifying and resolving technical issues.
- Complying and adhering to 1st Electrics Health and Safety Manual and industry safety regulations.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Electrical Estimator (preferred)
- Experience in residential/commercial electrical is a necessity
- Solar and/or generator experience considered an asset
- Ability to quickly learn new software programs
- Ability to estimate smaller electrical jobs without drawings
- Ability to estimate smaller to larger projects with drawings
- Knowledge of electrical & construction techniques and sequences
- Ability to read and understand Electrical & Construction documents (e.g., tender drawings, tender specifications)
- Aptitude to perform all required electrical formulas
- Ability to work independently
- Extensive knowledge in residential codes & practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills
- Must be able to work within strict deadlines
- Must have a valid Provincial Class 5 driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
- Must be able to travel including travelling to remote sites
- Customer relations experience required

**Wages to commensurate with experience and qualifications.**

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for 1st Electric Inc., and we will only contact those selected for an interview. Applications will be received until the position is filled.

**Salary**: Competitive Base Salary Plus Incentives - commensurate with experience and qualifications

**Experience**:

- Estimation: 5 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

- No

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- RRSP Match

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location