Job Description

We're looking for a detail-driven Estimator / Quoting Coordinator to join our growing team. You'll be responsible for preparing timely, professional quotes for

steel and aluminum light poles

and related accessories - including mast arms, base plates, anchor bolts, and mounting hardware.

In this role you will work closely with our suppliers and customers to ensure every quote is precise, clear, and responded to promptly. This is a long-term quoting/estimating role. While responsibilities may expand within the quoting function, this position is not a pathway to engineering, drafting, or supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

Review RFQs, drawings, and specifications

to confirm scope and build complete Bills of Materials (poles, arms, bases, finishes, hardware, etc.) Prepare professional quotes with clear inclusions/exclusions, validity dates, and lead-time notes Request and compare supplier pricing for materials, coatings, galvanizing, and powder coating; maintain current price lists Track quote activity (status, follow-ups, expiry dates) in organized spreadsheets Maintain and refine quote templates and checklists; ensure technical accuracy (bolt circle, anchor patterns, EPA/wind load notes)

Communicate directly with customers

- municipalities, contractors, and distributors to clarify requirements and issue revisions Generate estimates into

inventory software

(training provided if needed) Perform other duties as may be reasonably required to support the company and management

Qualifications

Familiarity with

light poles or related fabricated metal products

Strong attention to detail and analytical approach Clear and professional written and spoken

communication skills.

Confident and very comfortable when speaking with team members, customers, and vendors in person and on the phone Proficiency in

Microsoft Excel

Ability to read and interpret basic

technical drawings/specifications

Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple open quotes and deadlines

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred, Not Required)

Knowledge of

CSA/ASTM materials

, welding, finishing, or anchor bolt layouts Experience using

CAD or PDF markup tools

Understanding of

cross-border quoting

(USMCA/CUSMA, duties, tariffs) Exposure to

QuickBooks

and/or other inventory software

Schedule

Start

part-time with flexible hours

(20-30 hrs/week) Will need to be available for training on-site in Coquitlam Expectation to grow into

full-time (40 hrs/week)

as quoting volume increases. Must have ability to work from home

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

(based on experience) Growth-based pay increases as responsibilities expand Statutory holidays and

paid vacation

Medical spending account Tools, software, and

training provided

$32-40/hr based on experience

How to apply

Please email sydney@qualitypole.ca with your resume and a short note answering the following:

What type of work environment or role are you looking for next? What experience to you have with quoting/estimating? What customer service experience do you have working with contractors, vendors, or suppliers?
only e-mailed applications will be reviewed

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coquitlam, BC V3J 5S6