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ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR

Are you a sharp project professional who bridges the gap between electrical estimation and project execution? Are you ready to manage project changes with precision while driving financial accuracy for large-scale electrical construction?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong grasp of electrical systems, materials, and labor impact? Are you looking for a pivotal role where your technical expertise directly impacts project profitability?

If so, our Projects Department is looking for YOU to join us as our new Electrical Estimator.

We’re seeking a driven professional to fill a hybrid role that combines the strategic lens of electrical estimating with the meticulous nature of change order management for our electrical construction projects. In this exciting and critical role, you will be crucial in identifying scope gaps, accurately pricing variations, and securing project revenues to contribute directly to the efficiency of our project workflows.

As a Electrical Estimator, you will oversee a wide range of essential estimating and scope-management activities. Your accuracy and attention to detail will directly influence the integrity of our project budgets and schedules, ensuring that our operations are smooth, efficient, and aligned with our company’s project goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

· Electrical Estimating: Take charge of soliciting, compiling, and analyzing material and labor quotes for project variations, ensuring all pricing is competitive, accurate, and properly accounted for based on technical specifications.

· Scope & Blueprint Analysis: Accurately review project drawings, specifications, and site instructions to promptly determine deviations from original contracts and issue comprehensive cost adjustments.

· Stakeholder Collaboration: Manage the communication flow regarding change orders efficiently, collaborating closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, and clients to justify estimates and cultivate strong working relationships.

· Financial Tracking: Diligently track the status of all pending and approved change orders, reviewing financial metrics for adherence to company policy and project budget terms.

· Subcontractor Support: Support the project team with pricing variations for electrical subcontractors, including tracking changes to their scopes of work and coordinating material impact.

· Change Order Management: Lead the process of tracking, reviewing, and managing change order requests on a timely basis, identifying discrepancies in original project scopes to ensure all additional work is captured and billed.

· Additional Duties as Assigned: Be flexible and willing to take on additional estimating and project administrative tasks as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the projects department.

What You Bring to the Table:

· Electrical Expertise: Solid experience working in electrical estimating or project coordination for an electrical contractor, giving you the strong knowledge foundation needed to accurately price electrical scopes.

· Industry Background: Must have a thorough background in electrical materials (such as conduit, wire, switchgear, controls, and lighting) and labor factors, demonstrating proficiency in understanding project material requirements and technical specifications.

· System Expertise: Must have intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office knowledge, demonstrating proficiency in utilizing tools like Excel for data management, cost analysis, and tracking.

· Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, enabling clear, professional, and persuasive interaction with internal stakeholders (Project Managers, Engineers) and external clients or vendors.

· Eagerness to Grow: Willingness to learn and adapt, demonstrating a proactive approach to mastering new estimating frameworks and expanding your project management knowledge.

The salary for this position is competitive, starting at $80,000 - $120,000.00 and commensurate with the candidate's knowledge and relevant experience.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to: dromasi@smithandlong.com

We thank you for taking the time to apply; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Note: This is a vacant role available for an immediate start.

Our Human Touch:

At Smith and Long, we believe great talent deserves a real look. We don’t use AI bots to screen your resume - our actual team reviews every application to find the best human for the job.

Smith and Long is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA. Accommodations are available on request during the recruitment process. If selected for an interview or testing, please advise the hiring team of any accommodations you may require.

Pay: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Electrical Estimating: 3 years (required)
• Change Order : 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person