Electrical Estimator Job Vaughan area,Ontario Canada,Construction

Role Summary

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical construction projects across a range of sizes and complexity. Working closely with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders, this role supports the successful pursuit of new business opportunities by developing detailed tenders, analyzing project requirements, and ensuring all submissions align with project specifications, timelines, and budget expectations.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

The Electrical Estimator plays a critical role in the organization’s growth, profitability, and project execution strategy. This position directly influences the company’s ability to secure work by ensuring bids are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project requirements and market conditions. Beyond pricing, the role provides the financial and operational foundation that supports effective project planning, budgeting, and execution. Strong estimating also minimizes risk exposure, improves cost predictability, and contributes to the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through completion.

As a key link between business development, operations, and project delivery teams, the estimator helps position the organization for sustainable growth and long-term client success.

Key Impact / Purpose

Support in the pursuit and acquisition of electrical construction projects through accurate, strategic, and competitive estimating practices.

Support operational and financial project success by providing detailed labour breakdowns, cost analysis, and estimating turnover information to project teams.

Build strong partnerships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to secure reliable pricing, reduce risk, and strengthen bid competitiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Working within a team to perform quantity takeoffs including entry into a computerized estimating system.

Assemble all elements of an estimate including labour, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing.

Preparation, final review and submission documents to ensure all bid requirements are met with department manager

Gather information for labor breakdowns for each area to assist with budget creation and management of project.

Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.

Attend and participate in site-visits, pre-bid meeting and post-bid meeting as required.

Participate in estimating turnover meetings with project team to assist planning and budget process.

Establish strong relationships with suppliers and sub trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is received.

Collaborate and independently review project schematics to strategize on best approach for submissions.

Must-haves

Minimum 2 years of experience in Electrical estimating

Post-secondary diploma in electrical or construction technology, or other relevant technology field (CET or ENG considered an asset but not required) OR;

Experience in an electrical contracting trade OR;
Industry certification including “Certified Quantity Surveyor” and/or “Certified Construction Estimator”

Experience with Trimble Accubid Anywhere, Livecount, Bluebeam

Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and multi-tasking to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase

Self-motivated with strong willingness and ability to learn and be challenged

Works effectively in team environment

This is a new position. Salary range is $58,000 - $81,000

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:

Performance based bonus opportunities

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution

Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family

An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness

24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services

A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.

Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up

Annual Community Day dedicated to…