Jr Electrical Estimator
- Markham, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Company Description Nadir Electric Ltd. is a Canadian electrical contractor committed to being a leader in safety, quality, and customer service across the country. The company focuses on commercial lighting and new construction projects, delivering services that aim to exceed client expectations. Nadir Electric provides a full range of electrical services and maintenance, including preventive work, troubleshooting, repairs, and emergency support. The organization also specializes in lighting retrofits and offers in-house project teams capable of managing interior and exterior lighting solutions. With highly skilled staff, Nadir Electric designs and implements energy-efficient lighting controls to help customers maximize savings and performance.
Role Description The Jr Electrical Estimator is a full-time, hybrid role based in Markham, ON. This position is responsible for assisting with the preparation of detailed cost estimates for commercial lighting and new construction projects, including material take-offs, labor estimates, and vendor quotations. The role involves reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documents, identifying scope and cost drivers, and supporting senior estimators with bid proposals. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with project managers and field teams, maintaining cost databases, and tracking actual project costs against estimates. The Jr Electrical Estimator also helps evaluate subcontractor proposals, supports value-engineering efforts, and contributes to continuous improvement of estimating practices and tools.
Qualifications
- Strong foundational skills in Electrical Estimating and Cost Control for construction and service projects.
- Knowledge of Electrical Contracting practices, including scopes, bidding processes, and project workflows.
- Understanding of Electricity principles and basic Electrical Engineering concepts relevant to commercial installations.
- Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and reading electrical drawings and specifications.
- Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- Detail-oriented approach with strong analytical, numerical, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with project managers, trades, and vendors.
- Commitment to safety standards and familiarity with relevant codes and regulations (e.g., Canadian Electrical Code).
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Responsibilities
Assist with detailed cost estimates for commercial lighting and new construction projects by reviewing tender documents, preparing material take-offs and labor estimates, and obtaining vendor quotations. Support senior estimators with bids, coordinate with project and field teams, track project costs, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and contribute to value engineering and improvements to estimating practices.
Requirements
The role calls for foundational electrical estimating and cost-control skills, knowledge of electrical contracting and construction workflows, and an understanding of electrical principles and basic engineering concepts. Candidates should be proficient with estimating software and spreadsheets, able to read electrical drawings and specifications, and have relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience, along with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and safety awareness.
Skills
- Electrical Estimating
- Cost Control
- Material Take-Offs
- Labor Estimating
- Vendor Quotations
- Electrical Drawing Interpretation
- Specification Review
- Bid Proposals
- Estimating Software
- Spreadsheet Proficiency
- Electrical Contracting
- Subcontractor Proposal Evaluation
- Value Engineering
- Cost Database Management
- Analytical Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Trades
- Finance & Accounting
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Electrical Estimating
- Cost Control
- Commercial Lighting
- New Construction
- Material Take-Offs
- Labor Estimates
- Vendor Quotations
- Electrical Drawings
- Specifications
- Tender Documents
- Bid Proposals
- Estimating Software
- Spreadsheets
- Electrical Contracting
- Subcontractor Proposals
- Value Engineering
- Cost Databases
- Project Cost Tracking
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Safety Standards
- Lighting Retrofits
- Energy-Efficient Lighting Controls