Commercial Electrical Estimator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience estimating commercial electrical projects
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, addenda, and tender documents
- Prepare detailed material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor estimates
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Prepare competitive bids and tender submissions
- Identify project scope, exclusions, risks, and potential cost impacts
- Communicate with general contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Maintain estimating documentation and pricing information
- Assist with value engineering and alternate pricing where appropriate
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits when required
- Coordinate with project managers and operations throughout the estimating and bidding process
- 3+ years of experience estimating commercial electrical projects
- Strong knowledge of commercial electrical construction methods and materials
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and specifications
- Strong understanding of Canadian electrical codes and construction practices
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating/takeoff software
- Experience with Accubid, Live Count, or similar estimating software is an asset
- Electrical trade experience, construction background is essential
Competitive compensation package based on experience.
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
More about this job
Responsibilities
Review electrical drawings, specifications, and tender documents; prepare detailed estimates and quantity takeoffs; and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Develop competitive bids, identify scope and cost risks, maintain estimating records, and coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams throughout the bidding process.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of experience estimating commercial electrical projects, knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, Canadian codes, and the ability to interpret drawings and specifications. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, able to manage multiple deadlines, and proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating or takeoff software; electrical trade or construction experience is essential.
Skills
- Electrical Estimating
- Electrical Drawing Interpretation
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Cost Estimating
- Bid Preparation
- Supplier and Subcontractor Quote Evaluation
- Scope and Risk Identification
- Value Engineering
- Commercial Electrical Construction
- Canadian Electrical Codes
- Microsoft Office
- Accubid
- Live Count
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Organization
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Casual Dress
- Company Events
- Extended Health Care
- On-Site Parking
- RRSP Match
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Commercial Electrical Estimating
- Electrical Drawings
- Specifications
- Addenda
- Tender Documents
- Material Estimates
- Labour Estimates
- Equipment Estimates
- Subcontractor Estimates
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Supplier Quotations
- Subcontractor Quotations
- Competitive Bids
- Tender Submissions
- Project Scope
- Exclusions
- Cost Risks
- Value Engineering
- Alternate Pricing
- Pre-Bid Meetings
- Site Visits
- Canadian Electrical Codes
- Construction Practices
- Microsoft Office
- Accubid
- Live Count
- Electrical Trade Experience
- Construction Background