Job Description

Electrical Project Manager & Estimator

New Life Electric | Surrey

Are you the kind of person who loves turning drawings into real projects, numbers into profitable jobs, and chaos into clean, well-run builds?Do you enjoy being both the brain behind the estimate and the leader who sees the job through?Do you want a role where your decisions actually matter?

If that sounds like you... keep reading

Who We Are

New Life Electric is a fast-growing, high-energy electrical contractor serving residential, commercial, and light industrial clients across the lower mainland.

We're known for being organized, professional, and fair to our customers and to our crews. We take pride in our work, our systems, and our culture, and we're building something we actually enjoy being part of.

Business is booming, and we're now ready to bring on an Electrical Project Manager & Estimator to help us win the right work and deliver it properly.

Why This Will Be the Best Career Move You'll Make

Competitive salary based on experience Performance-based incentives tied to profitable projects Benefits package A hybrid role with real authority not just paperwork Work directly with ownership and operations leadership A company that actually uses systems instead of chaos A skilled, respectful, no-ego team The chance to build estimating and PM systems that actually work

Your Mission

Your job is to win good work, price it properly, and deliver it profitably.

You'll be responsible for turning plans into accurate estimates and then turning those estimates into well-run projects that stay on schedule, stay within scope, and make money.

You are the bridge between sales, operations, and the field.

What You'll Be Doing - Estimating & Pre-Construction

Reviewing drawings, specs, and site conditions Performing takeoffs, load calculations, and pricing Preparing detailed, professional electrical estimates Identifying risks, exclusions, and scope gaps Communicating with general contractors to clarify scope and timelines Submitting competitive, accurate bids with clear terms

Project Management

Taking over awarded projects from estimate to completion Being the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams Scheduling manpower, materials, and subcontractors Managing budgets, change orders, and scope control Tracking job progress, profitability, and billing Preparing monthly and T&M invoices Making sure work is done safely, properly, and profitably

Systems & Process

Following and improving our estimating SOP Maintaining clean job notes, photos, and documentation Helping refine templates, takeoff sheets, and pricing databases Working with Operations to keep jobs flowing smoothly

What We're Looking For

Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Technologist diploma 3+ years in electrical construction or project management 2+ years of electrical estimating experience Strong understanding of residential and commercial electrical systems Comfortable reading blueprints and specs Experience with Contractor Foreman, Excel, or similar tools Organized, detail-oriented, and accountable Confident communicating with clients and crews FSR-A or FSR-B is an asset
If you don't tick every box, don't panic. If you can estimate, manage jobs, and take ownership we want to hear from you.

The Right Fit

We're not looking for someone who just sends quotes and waits for problems.

We're looking for someone who:

Thinks ahead Catches mistakes before they happen Cares about quality and relationships Wants to help build a company they're proud to be part of
If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person