Project Estimator

TEEMA; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking an experienced Estimator for our client, a leading security and building technology integrator in Canada. The role focuses on cost budgeting, BOM creation, and bid development across commercial, high-rise, and industrial projects.

The position requires 5–10 years of estimating experience, including 1–3 years in low voltage or data communications, a technical post-secondary background, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Hybrid work arrangements are possible.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project estimating experience, incl. 1–3 years in low voltage, cabling, or data comm.
• Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and superb organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong computer skills incl. MS Office and estimating software.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, fibre, network, or data center systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate cost budgets from drawings, specs and bid documents.
• Determine labour, material and time requirements by reviewing proposals and specs.
• Prepare BOMs and cost breakdowns for opportunities.
• Estimate structured cabling and electronic door hardware scopes for bids.
• Lead bid proposal development with internal stakeholders on schedule.
• Support responses to RFPs and RFQs.
• Communicate cost and pricing analysis clearly to teams.
• Source competitive pricing from manufacturers, distributors and subs contractors.
• Engage and qualify subcontractors to round out scope.
• Maintain vendor pricing records for faster future bids.
• Negotiate pricing terms to support profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design and Project Management to align estimates with scope.
• Coordinate with general and electrical contractors across commercial, high-rise, enterprise, and industrial projects.
• Participate in client meetings to clarify scope or pricing assumptions.
• Support project teams during installation and closeout with cost data.
• Collaborate with Operations on constructibility and resourcing assumptions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in electronics or electrical field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client specializes in designing, installing, and maintaining modern security and building technology systems. From access control and surveillance to automation and integrated digital solutions, they deliver innovative, future-ready technology that powers safer, smarter facilities.

Due to continued growth in their markets across Canada, they have a requirement for an experienced Estimator to join their team.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)
• Technical Knowledge & Continuous Improvement (10%)

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow our client's technologies’ standards, rules, and policies.
• Build accurate cost budgets from drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.
• Determine labour, material, and time requirements by reviewing proposals, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Prepare detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) and supporting cost breakdowns for each opportunity.
• Estimate structured cabling scopes (copper and fibre) and electronic door hardware scopes (electric strikes, magnetic locks, panic hardware, automatic operators) as part of integrated system bids.
• Lead the coordination of bid proposal development, ensuring all internal stakeholders contribute on schedule.
• Support the preparation of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotation (RFQs).
• Communicate cost and pricing analysis clearly to internal teams and decision-makers.
• Source competitive pricing from manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors for each bid.
• Engage and qualify subcontractors needed to round out scope on a given opportunity.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor and subcontractor pricing records to support faster turnaround on future bids.
• Negotiate pricing terms where appropriate to support overall project profitability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Design, and Project Management teams to align estimates with project scope and client expectations.
• Coordinate with general contractors and electrical contractors across commercial, high-rise residential, enterprise, and industrial projects to clarify scope, drawings, and pricing assumptions.
• Participate in client meetings as required to clarify scope or pricing assumptions.
• Support project teams during installation and closeout with cost-related information as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations to validate constructibility and resourcing assumptions built into estimates.

Technical Knowledge & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain working knowledge of structured cabling, fibre, networking, and security systems products and pricing.
• Stay current on industry trends, new products, and supplier offerings through ongoing learning and training.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating templates, tools, and processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• 5-10 years of project estimating experience, including 1-3 years of estimating experience in low voltage, structured cabling, or data communications, or equivalent experience in technical sales or quoting.
• Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple active bids at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating/quoting software.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, fibre optic infrastructure, network switching, wireless infrastructure, or data center systems is an asset.
• Experience estimating structured cabling and electronic door hardware scopes is an asset.
• Experience working with enterprise security platforms such as Milestone, Genetec, LenelS2, Axis, or Hanwha is an asset.
• Experience working alongside general contractors and electrical contractors on commercial, high-rise residential, enterprise, or industrial projects is an asset.
• Experience estimating projects in the $250K-$500K range or larger is preferred.
• Previous experience in technical sales or system design is considered an asset.

Why join our client's team?

• Growth Potential - They're scaling fast and they invest in people who bring curiosity, initiative, and a drive to innovate.
• Learn and Develop - Gain hands-on experience across system design, installation, integration, project coordination, and continuous improvement.
• Supportive Team Culture - A collaborative team that values open communication, shared problem-solving, and helping each other succeed.
• Purpose-Driven Work - Their technology powers safer, smarter facilities. Your work directly impacts building security and performance.
• Recognition & Appreciation - They notice effort, value craftsmanship, and celebrate progress.

Salary Range: $85K-120K

Our client believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and their ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The actual compensations offered to the final candidate is based on the ranges shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance.

Depending on experience, client is open to candidates who prefer a hybrid work arrangement.