Original job description
About The Role
We are seeking a Electrical Estimator to join our team in Calgary, AB. In this key pre-construction role, you will be responsible for leading electrical estimating activities and preparing competitive bids for commercial and industrial construction projects. Working closely with the business development and project teams, you will play an integral role in supporting project success and company growth.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Electrical Tradesperson or Electrical Technologist who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, excellent estimating skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed electrical estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects.
Manage estimating pursuits and bid preparation for assigned projects.
Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to identify project scope, quantities, risks, and cost factors.
Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify project requirements.
Perform material take-offs, device counts, and labor calculations.
Obtain pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
Conduct site visits when required.
Develop accurate estimates using electrical estimating software.
Prepare and present bid proposals, including assumptions, risks, and pricing strategies.
Submit and track quotations and project budgets.
Support project handover to the operations and project management teams.
Assist with contract administration and change order management.
Qualifications
Interprovincial Journeyman Electrician Certificate, 4th Year Electrical Apprentice, or Electrical Technologist Diploma.
Experience with electrical estimating software such as Accubid.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam.
Strong understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), electrical construction methods, and system installation practices.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Previous hands-on experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction is considered an asset.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Effective relationship-building skills with customers, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Valid driver's license.
What We Offer
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
Company-matching pension plan.
Employee assistance program.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Career growth within a collaborative and safety-focused organization.
Company events and a supportive team environment.
Application Questions
What are your salary expectations?
Which estimating software have you used?
How many years of electrical estimating experience do you have?
What types of projects have you estimated (e.g., commercial, industrial, agriculture, oil & gas, mining, hospitals, service, maintenance, food processing, or high-rise)?
Preferred Certification
Electrical Red Seal Certification or Electrical Technologist Diploma.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: On-site in Calgary, Alberta.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage detailed electrical estimates and competitive bids for commercial and industrial construction projects, including reviewing project documents, calculating quantities and labor, and obtaining supplier and subcontractor pricing. Present bid proposals, track quotations and budgets, and support project handover, contract administration, and change order management.
Requirements
Candidates need an interprovincial journeyman electrician certificate, fourth-year electrical apprenticeship, or electrical technologist diploma, along with experience using estimating software such as Accubid. They should understand the Canadian Electrical Code and electrical construction practices, interpret drawings and specifications, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; a valid driver's license is also required.
Skills
- Electrical Estimating
- Electrical Systems
- Electrical Estimating Software
- Accubid
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Bluebeam
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Electrical Drawing Interpretation
- Material Take-Offs
- Labor Calculations
- Bid Preparation
- Cost Estimation
- Risk Assessment
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Company-Matching Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training And Professional Development
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Company Events
- Supportive Team Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Electrical Estimating
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Accubid
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Bluebeam
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Journeyman Electrician Certificate
- Electrical Apprentice
- Electrical Technologist Diploma
- Electrical Drawings
- Specifications
- Bid Documents
- Material Take-Offs
- Device Counts
- Labor Calculations
- Requests For Information
- Supplier Pricing
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Site Visits
- Bid Proposals
- Project Budgets
- Contract Administration
- Change Order Management
- Project Handover
- Electrical Construction Methods
- System Installation Practices
- Valid Driver's License
