Electrical Estimator - McCaine Electric

Canem Systems Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCaine Electric in Winnipeg seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial, institutional, and light industrial projects. You will build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and staff, and contribute to marketing the company’s services.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will work on site at Winnipeg projects, ensuring accurate takeoffs, tender preparation, and data management while upholding safety, teamwork and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience as estimator for electrical construction projects.
• 4–8 years hands-on experience with electrical construction projects.
• Certification as electrician’s journeyman or relevant degree or diploma.
• Excellent engineering and technical knowledge of electrical construction.
• Excellent knowledge of industry products, practices and standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD software is an asset.
• Experience with ACCUBID & LiveCount estimating software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with suppliers, engineers, and contractors and identify new opportunities.
• Prepare electrical budgets and cost estimates from sketches and specifications.
• Coordinate pre-tender site tours and assist in tender strategy and tender closing.
• Set up estimate data in computer programs and review for accuracy.
• Maintain databases for estimating and change orders; train staff on procedures.

Skills

Estimator experience

Electrical construction knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Electrician journeyman

Tools

AutoCAD

ACCUBID

LiveCount

Job description

We Are Canem Systems

Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications.

With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors.

Since 1918, McCaine Electric has proudly served Manitoba’s electrical industry with a legacy of excellence, innovation, and reliability. As a Canem Systems Company, we are part of a dynamic network that enables us to collaborate on the projects we are awarded, bringing together expertise and resources to deliver exceptional results.

At McCaine Electric, we take pride in our strong partnerships with local clients and general contractors, delivering high-quality solutions through teamwork and trust. Our workplace culture is built on inclusion, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to success. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, supports professional growth, and celebrates achievements together.

McCaine is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our team with the Winnipeg Branch. The Estimator is responsible for the effective preparation of detailed estimates for commercial, institutional, and light industrial. This includes responsibility for building effective relationships with clients, suppliers and staff and contributing to marketing the company and its services. The Estimator reports directly to the Estimating Manager.

This position will be based on project sites in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

What You Will Be Working On

• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, engineers and contractors in the industry; advising clients about new and effective products and services; and actively seeking out new opportunities, projects and clients and estimating and obtaining new projects.
• Preparing electrical budgets based on preliminary sketches, specifications and other related information; preparing accurate cost estimates of resources required for tendered projects; contacting and receiving quotations from suppliers and trades; and preparing spreadsheets with supplier information and quotes.
• Coordinating and preparing for pre-tender site tours; participating in project site visits as requested; analyzing possible cost savings for projects as requested by project managers.
• Setting up data for estimates in computer programs; reviewing and confirming estimate information prior to tender closing, including drawings and supplier bill of materials; analyzing disadvantages and strengths of estimates prior to submission; and prepare and evaluating closing strategies.
• Analyzing tender documents and contractual obligations; preparing and delivering or faxing quotation letters to client prior to closing time with relevant management approvals; obtaining feedback and results from client with regards to quotations; contributing to pre-plan meetings.
• Maintaining and updating databases for estimating, change order and service in relevant computer programs; maintaining and updating historical estimate database.
• Providing training and assistance for new and existing staff in estimating and change orders procedures and for estimating, change order and related software.
• Providing leadership and positive motivation for project staff and company partners by acting as a responsible and goal-oriented team player and leading by example in achieving excellence and being accountable for results and outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

• 2 – 4 years experience as estimator for electrical construction projects
• 4 – 8 years hands-on experience with electrical construction projects
• Certification as electrician’s journeyman or relevant degree or diploma
• Excellent engineering and technical knowledge of electrical construction
• Excellent knowledge of industry products, practices and standards
• Experience with AUTO CAD software is an asset
• Experience with ACCUBID & LiveCount estimating software is an asset
• Current knowledge of electrical, building and municipal codes and regulations
• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and adaptable
• Strong organizational abilities and demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills, specifically the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Able to work independently and in team
• Excellent knowledge of and proficiency in required computer programs

The People Behind our Work

At Canem, we prioritize a high commitment to the employee experience, fostering a professional and engaged workforce. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and collaborative community, driven by a strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility. Our people are what matter most; without them, our business would not exist. Our teams are comprised of construction professionals who deliver on our commitments with integrity and professionalism for all clients across diverse market sectors throughout Canada.

Safety, To Us It’s Personal

We put safety first. Our holistic health and safety culture is rooted in our commitment to work in a spirit of collaboration with all employees, trade partners, clients, and suppliers to foster the healthy and safe work environment that every worker deserves. Our goal is to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.