Electrical Estimator-EN

Description

• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• 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;
• Liaise with customers to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives;
• Respond to customer requests in a timely manner;
• Manage all aspects of a customer purchase order including: Communication, Documentation, Coordination of material supply and delivery, Invoicing;
• Report and escalate to management issues as needed;
• Work closely with the Projects team and Sales Representatives;
• Act as the point of contact to communicate to the project team internally and externally;
• Monitor and track project progress and handle issues as they arise;

Requirements

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.

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

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

Benefits

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.

• Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
• A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.
• Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.
• Charging terminals available at our facilities.
• Years of Service Recognition Program.
• Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
• Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance