Electrical Estimator

Black & McDonald Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian electrical contractor in Calgary is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to analyze costs and develop accurate estimates for electrical projects. The ideal candidate has over five years of estimating experience, proficiency in contract management, and is willing to travel within Alberta. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team dedicated to operational success.

Qualifications

• Over five years of experience in accurately estimating electrical projects.
• Proven track record of achieving strong profit margins.
• Experience as a tradesperson may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of costs for materials, labour, and equipment.
• Advise on tendering procedures and analyze tenders.
• Coordinate price packages with various stakeholders.
• Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.
• Update and maintain estimating database.

Skills

Contract management

Construction scheduling

Blueprint reading

MS Office proficiency

Financial statement comprehension

Education

Degree or diploma in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Accubid

Bid2Win

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Alberta Region team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard‑working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Reporting to the Construction Operations Manager, the Electrical Estimator plays a key role in analyzing costs, preparing take‑offs, and developing accurate estimates for electrical projects. This position provides both technical and administrative support across project operations, with a focus on estimating, progress tracking, planning, scheduling, and managing change. We’re seeking a seasoned professional with strong technical and financial acumen who consistently delivers profitable estimates. The ideal candidate is well‑versed in contract management, scheduling, and industry tools, and is willing to travel to client sites to support project success.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare estimates of cost of materials, labour and equipment for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
• Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and participate in negotiations.
• Establish and maintain tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures.
• Coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders.
• Participate in site review, tender review, tender hand‑off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with various stakeholders – ie. senior estimator, operational staff, and purchasing – as required.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.
• Update and maintain estimating database
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or diploma in electrical engineering, estimating, project management, construction engineering technology; applicable experience as a tradesperson may substitute for education requirements
• Over five years of experience with a proven track record in accurately estimating electrical projects, consistently achieving strong profit margins and contributing to overall financial success

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledgeable in contract management; construction scheduling, planning, and execution; blueprint reading; project structural design interpretation; ability to read and comprehend financial statements
• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Experience with JD Edwards, Accubid, Bid2Win - all considered an asset
• Position is based in Calgary NE office with responsibility for estimating projects across Alberta; travel to various project sites within the province may be required.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.