Estimator

W3Global; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or regional office-based option

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our estimating team in Canada. This role focuses on calculating project costs, assembling quantity take-offs, and developing competitive quotations for opportunities ranging from $1M to $100M, across Industrial, Commercial, and infrastructure sectors.

The candidate should have 5+ years of electrical estimating experience, strong knowledge of tendering processes, and proficiency with Accubid, LiveCount, AutoCAD, and BIM.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating electrical work for construction projects.
• Experience with Industrial, Commercial, Higher Education, Healthcare, and infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of electrical tendering processes and Bid Depository regulations.
• Knowledge of sub-trades scope of work and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with Accubid and LiveCount estimating software.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Estimate project costs and assemble quantity take-offs.
• Prepare requests for quotations and obtain competitive pricing.
• Develop quotations for opportunities ranging from $1M to $100M.
• Proof-read estimates for scope compliance.
• Maintain communication with suppliers and customers.
• Draft proposals and submit tenders to meet requirements.
• Contribute to bid labor and material databases.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Develop indirect costs and overheads with Estimating Manager.
• Mentor junior estimators.

Skills

Estimating electrical work

Project cost estimation

Leadership & mentorship

Strong communication

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

AScT / EIT / P.Eng status

Tools

Accubid

LiveCount

AutoCAD

BIM

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our preference is to have this role based in one of our regional offices. Remote working options are available for the right candidate. Here’s how your role will strengthen our team.

Your Responsibilities

• Estimate project costs, assemble quantity take-offs and develop quotation submissions
• Prepare requests for quotations, obtain competitive pricing from suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.
• Develop Quotations for opportunities ranging from $1M to $100M in total value
• Proof-read estimates for completeness and compliance with scope and specifications
• Strategize and maintain communication with Suppliers and Customers
• Draft proposals and submit tenders - meeting specialized requirements as needed
• Contribute to the development of bid labour & material databases
• Analyze current practices and pricing, identify areas for cost saving and process improvement
• Work with the Manager, Estimating to develop project indirect costs and overheads for each estimate
• Support and mentor junior estimators

Your Experience And Skills

• 5+ years of experience estimating electrical work for construction projects in the following market sectors: Industrial, Commercial, Higher Education, Healthcare, Federal/Provincial/Civic Infrastructure and Multi-use Residential complexes
• Relevant Electrical TQ or field experience or, AScT., E.I.T. or P.Eng. status
• Demonstrated understanding of industry practices, electrical tendering processes and Bid Depository regulations
• Sound knowledge of the electrical sub-trades scope of work and installation methodology
• Good understanding of electrical drawings and ability to interpret schematics and P&ID's
• Knowledge of Accubid and LiveCount estimating Software
• Superior proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Experience using Bluebeam, AutoCAD or BIM, an asset
• Able to build relationships and work effectively within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skill, both written and oral
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, and ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Experience in a leadership capacity, mentoring junior team members, preferred

Electrical Estimator