Senior Electrical Estimator

Synectics Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established electrical contracting company in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Intermediate/Senior Electrical Estimator. The role involves leading the estimating department, ensuring accuracy in competitive bids, and maintaining client relationships. The position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development. Join a team dedicated to quality and strategic growth in the electrical construction sector.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Profit sharing

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years estimating experience, particularly in electrical contracting.
• Proficient in Accubid, with a strong understanding of its capabilities.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and managing estimates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating department and oversee accurate bid preparation.
• Review tender invites and identify suitable project opportunities.
• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for projects up to $10M.

Skills

Organization

Communication Skills

Leadership

Tools

Accubid

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Intermediate/Senior Electrical Estimator

Join us- A Leader in Commercial Institutional & Light Industrial Electrical Contracting.

Full Job Description

Intermediate/Senior Electrical Estimator

Join us- A Leader in Commercial Institutional & Light Industrial Electrical Contracting.

About Us

We are a well-established electrical contracting company specializing in Design Build, Plan & Spec in Commercial, Light Industrial, and Institutional projects. Based in Edmonton our projects take us throughout Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan. With a strong reputation for quality workmanship and reliability, we are looking for an experiencedElectrical Estimator to join our estimating department.

What We Are Looking For

• A highly skilled Electrical Estimator with at least 5 years experience in Accubid. The ideal candidate must possess an in-depth understanding of Accubid's full capabilities and be able to accurately and confidently estimate various electrical projects with precision and efficiency.
• As the lead estimator, you will be working closely with project managers and senior leadership. Reviewing tender opportunities making strategic decisions on which projects we should pursue.
• You will be in charge of the complete estimate, responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and profitable bids, while maintaining strong relationships with our Clients, Suppliers, and Manufacturer's.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You must be proficient in Accubid and use it with speed, efficiency, and accuracy.

Lead the Estimating Department: Take full ownership of the estimating process and guide the team in preparing detailed estimates.

Review tender invites : Identify high-value project opportunities and decide which jobs to bid on.

Prepare & Submit Estimates: Develop detailed, competitive, and profitable bids for various projects up to $10M.

Client & Vendor Communication: Work directly with clients, suppliers, and vendors, to ensure precise cost estimation.

Project Handover: Assist in transitioning successful bids into live projects, working with project managers and field teams.

Stay Updated: Keep up with industry trends, material costs, and best practices to ensure accuracy and competitiveness in all bids.

What We're Looking For

Extremely Organized with Excellent Communication Skills: Comfortable liaising with clients, suppliers, and our internal team to ensure precise, profitable bidding.

Proficient in Accubid: This is critical, you must be extremely knowledgeable in Accubid!

Electrical Estimating Experience: Plan & Spec and DB with Minimum 5 years experience estimating, in the Commercial, Light Industrial sector.

Project Size Experience: Proven ability to accurately estimate various size projects.

Strong Initiative & Leadership: Ability to take charge, lead the estimating department.

Why Join us?

We have had change and with that change comes Opportunity!!

Work for a company that values expertise and leadership - you'll have the opportunity to run the estimating department.

Competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and expertise.

Join a company that's been going strong for 22 years with exciting large-scale projects on the go, now looking for the next projects.

Be part of a strong team that takes pride in quality workmanship and strategic business growth.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  
  

Experience

• Estimating: 5 years (preferred)
  
  

Work Location: In person

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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