Electrical Utilities Estimator

Insight Global (United States); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an experienced Electrical Utilities Estimator to develop bids for complex utility and infrastructure projects in Canada. The role emphasizes estimating, risk review, and collaboration with estimating and operations teams to determine effective project approaches.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5+ years in utility construction estimating and a strong grasp of electrical and civil scopes, with experience in bids, takeoffs, and pricing coordination.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of estimating experience within utilities, infrastructure or related construction projects
• Strong understanding of utility construction, including electrical and/or associated civil scopes
• Experience preparing estimates, quantity takeoffs and competitive tenders
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Strong understanding of project risk, pricing, constructability and contingencies
• Experience coordinating pricing with subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids for electrical and civil utility projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop project cost estimates and conceptual budgets
• Review drawings, specifications, tender documents and overall project scope
• Participate in bid/no-bid decisions and tender strategy
• Identify project risks, assumptions, contingencies and potential cost impacts
• Solicit and review pricing from subcontractors, contractors and suppliers
• Evaluate construction methods, sequencing and overall constructability
• Support tender reviews, negotiations and project handoffs
• Collaborate closely with estimating, operations and project teams
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation and pricing information

Skills

Estimating experience

Utility construction knowledge

Estimating & tenders

Reading drawings & specs

Risk & pricing

Subcontractor pricing

Communication skills

Bid management

Tools

Bid2Win

Accubid

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Utilities Estimator to support the preparation and delivery of competitive estimates for complex utility and infrastructure projects.This role will be responsible for developing bids, reviewing project scope and specifications, assessing risk, coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing, and working closely with estimating and operations teams to determine the most effective approach to each project.Projects can range from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar scopes and may include both electrical and civil utility work. While electrical experience is valuable, this position does not require someone who is purely a technical electrical estimator. The ideal candidate brings strong utility construction estimating experience, commercial judgment, and the ability to think through how a project will actually be executed.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids for electrical and civil utility projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop project cost estimates and conceptual budgets
• Review drawings, specifications, tender documents and overall project scope
• Participate in bid/no-bid decisions and tender strategy
• Identify project risks, assumptions, contingencies and potential cost impacts
• Solicit and review pricing from subcontractors, contractors and suppliers
• Evaluate construction methods, sequencing and overall constructability
• Support tender reviews, negotiations and project handoffs
• Collaborate closely with estimating, operations and project teams
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation and pricing information

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Skills and Requirements

• 3-5+ years of estimating experience within utilities, infrastructure or related construction projects
• Strong understanding of utility construction, including electrical and/or associated civil scopes
• Experience preparing estimates, quantity takeoffs and competitive tenders
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Strong understanding of project risk, pricing, constructability and contingencies
• Experience coordinating pricing with subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities in a deadline-driven environment

This position is focused on utility and infrastructure construction rather than commercial electrical projects.

• Experience with Bid2Win
• Experience with Accubid

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].