Electrical Estimator

Meadowb; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Mississauga is seeking an Electrical Estimator. The successful candidate will prepare and analyze cost estimates, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure accuracy in project specifications. With a focus on growth and teamwork, this role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in design and estimating.
• Basic understanding of building and electrical code.
• Proven ability to read drawings/submittals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial cost estimates for electrical supplies and services.
• Manage relationships with vendors and negotiate pricing.
• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for tender verification.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Bluebeam

Excel

PDF editors

Job description

$70,000–$90,000 a year – Permanent, Full-time

MeadowBrook is a fully integrated multi-trade general contractor that serves as a one-stop source for all building electrical, mechanical, and construction needs. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow, learn from experts, and advance in their careers.

Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our dynamic team at MeadowBrook! As an estimator, you prepare initial cost estimates for electrical supplies and services, create pricing schedules, develop bid proposals, and assess the technical aspects of the project. You may also help with risk analysis assessments related to the costs of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a dedicated team to help build, create and develop process, strategies to create efficiencies
• The estimates of electrical systems involving power generation, lighting, power distribution, new services, branch wiring, low voltage wiring, emergency lighting, equipment connections, etc.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, professional estimates by calculating electrical material quantity take-offs, equipment and labour rates for tender verification
• Quantify all aspects of the tender document, including tender requirements, written specifications and project drawings
• Be the technical resource for the sales team and clients
• Work closely with the PMs and Foreman to hand off information about pricing and strategy
• Manage relationships with vendors and negotiate pricing
• Prepare submittals and review for conformance with design
• Work closely with estimators from all disciplines to create a complete estimate for the sales team and client
• Take ownership of your role, responsibilities, duties, and team; take appropriate action with minimal direction
• Assist a cross functional team for submitting costs
• Communicate directly with clients to understand their needs
• Generate solutions to meet client needs
• Clearly articulate design, material and labour to PMs and field representatives
• Prepare post-project costing analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a Canadian University with 1 to 3 years in design and estimating
• Basic understanding of building code and electrical code
• Proven ability to read drawings/submittals using AutoCad, Bluebeam, Excel and PDF editors
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and time-management skills

If you are ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values growth and teamwork, apply now to join MeadowBrook!

Pay

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Additional pay: Overtime pay

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification

• P.Eng (preferred)

Experience

• Construction estimating: 1 year (required)
• Commercial construction: 1 year (preferred)
• Industrial construction: 1 year (preferred)

BENEFITS

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

We’re committed to making a difference and want you to be a part of it!