Lead Estimator

Kibbi; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Senior/Lead Commercial Electrical Estimator with 10+ years of TI and commercial electrical construction experience to own the estimating function.

You will lead estimating workflows, leverage AI and technology, collaborate with customers, project teams, and leadership to raise accuracy and efficiency, mentor juniors, and drive best practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction.
• Strong experience with commercial tenant improvement projects.
• Proven experience estimating commercial electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, materials, labor, and project costs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer-facing and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to identify risks and communicate them proactively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with estimating software and related technology.
• Interest in using technology, automation, and AI to improve estimating processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the estimating process for commercial electrical projects.
• Prepare accurate estimates, bids, and proposals for TI and landlord improvement projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and potential cost issues early and communicate them effectively.
• Work closely with customers, project managers, field teams, and senior leadership.
• Develop and improve estimating processes, tools, databases, and workflows.
• Evaluate and implement estimating software, technology, and AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Track projects through completion and compare estimated costs against actual project performance.
• Use historical project data to improve future estimates and project outcomes.
• Help establish estimating best practices and improve team performance.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced team members.
• Collaborate closely with project management and field operations to ensure alignment from estimate through completion.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Mentoring/leadership

Independence

Tools

Estimating software

AI tools

Technology adoption

Job description

Senior/Lead Commercial Electrical Estimator

About The Opportunity

• We are seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Commercial Electrical Estimator with 10+ years of commercial electrical construction experience and a strong background in commercial tenant improvement (TI) projects.
• This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator who wants to take ownership of the estimating function-not simply follow an existing process.
• You will have the opportunity to build and improve estimating workflows, leverage technology and AI, work closely with customers and project teams, and help establish a stronger estimating operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the estimating process for commercial electrical projects.
• Prepare accurate estimates, bids, and proposals for commercial tenant improvement and landlord improvement projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and potential cost issues early and communicate them effectively.
• Work closely with customers, project managers, field teams, and senior leadership.
• Develop and improve estimating processes, tools, databases, and workflows.
• Evaluate and implement estimating software, technology, and AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Track projects through completion and compare estimated costs against actual project performance.
• Use historical project data to improve future estimates and project outcomes.
• Help establish estimating best practices and improve team performance.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced team members.
• Collaborate closely with project management and field operations to ensure alignment from estimate through completion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction.
• Strong experience with commercial tenant improvement projects.
• Proven experience estimating commercial electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, materials, labor, and project costs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer-facing and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to identify risks and communicate them proactively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with estimating software and related technology.
• Interest in using technology, automation, and AI to improve estimating processes.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes and outcomes.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor and develop others.