Senior Estimator – Electrical

• Analyze and interpret project plans, specifications, and documentation to understand scope and estimate submission requirements

• Assemble estimates for pre-construction, construction management, design-build, and stipulated sum projects

• Lead quantity take-offs for electrical systems using digital estimating software

• Develop detailed electrical estimates, cost breakdowns, scope matrices, estimate criteria, exclusions, and clarifications

• Oversee prequalification submissions, RFQs, and RFIs

• Participate in documentation reviews and value engineering proposals

• Organize and lead site walks and pre-bid meetings with subtrades

• Lead teams through bid processes under pressure

• Organize and level subcontractor and supplier quotes

• Assist with buy-out processes, flagging concerns and coordinating risk accommodations

• Identify risks related to project requirements, site, schedule, lead times, and market conditions

• Assist with site logistics, project schedules, critical paths, milestones, and completion timelines

• Assist in costing Change Orders and Change Directives

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

• Maintain databases of labor rates, material pricing, and project costs

• Compile historical data and summary reports for future estimates

• Develop project updates, bid packages, and estimating documents

• Maintain working-document files supporting estimating figures

• Monitor conceptual estimates against actual cost data

• Develop less experienced estimators through teaching, training, and guidance

• Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor

• Construction related degree/diploma
• Eng., PQS, GSC, CET and LEED Accreditations are assets
• Over ten years of combined field and estimating experience
• Design-build experience and proficiency in a variety of general procurement methods
• Estimating or field experience in Data Centers, Advanced Manufacturing and Laboratories is an asset
• Ability to create and modify electrical estimates using Accubid software
• Working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations within a team
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions and read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates expertise in electrical estimating, project management, and risk assessment, with a strong ability to lead teams and maintain stakeholder relationships. Proficient in using digital estimating software and interpreting construction documents to deliver accurate and timely estimates.

• Electrical Estimating
• Accubid Software Proficiency
• Design-Build Experience
• Risk Assessment
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

• Quantity Take-Offs
• Cost Breakdown Development
• Change Order Costing
• Mathematical Calculations
• Construction Document Interpretation

• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Relationship Management

• Construction Related Degree/Diploma
• Eng.
• PQS
• GSC
• CET
• LEED Accreditation

• Pre-Construction
• Construction Management
• Data Centers
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Laboratories

• Digital Estimating Software
• Estimating Databases