Senior Electrical Estimator

AppleOne, Inc.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Richmond Hill, Ontario for a direct hire.

The role involves managing complex bids from early planning through tender and construction pricing, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to prepare accurate estimates. The position emphasizes quality, safety, and mentorship within a stable organization focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating for bids and tender submissions.
• Ability to analyze drawings and specifications to prepare accurate estimates.
• Strong communication with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and ensure bid compliance.
• Prepare detailed electrical estimates including take-offs and pricing.
• Analyze design documents and issue RFIs when needed.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes and support VE opportunities.
• Maintain estimating databases and bid documentation across deadlines.
• Present estimates to clients and participate in design meetings.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Bid management

Project collaboration

Detail oriented

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Senior Electrical Estimator in Richmond Hill, ON for a direct hire opportunity with an established organization supporting electrical construction projects across industrial, commercial, institutional, infrastructure, and facility environments.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical estimating professional who can manage complex bids from early conceptual planning through tender and construction pricing. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and senior estimating leadership to prepare accurate, competitive, and well-supported estimates.

The work environment is professional, team-oriented, and safety-focused, with a strong commitment to quality, collaboration, and zero-incident performance. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to meaningful construction projects, support junior team members, build trusted industry relationships, and grow within a stable organization that values technical expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, RFQs, specifications, drawings, schedules, bonding, insurance, and submission requirements to ensure complete bid compliance.
• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, including take-offs, material pricing, labor hours, equipment, job expenses, breakout pricing, and scope clarifications.
• Analyze design documents, identify gaps or ambiguities, issue RFIs, and develop installation strategies that support competitive and accurate bids.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes, recommend vendors, prepare lead letters, and support value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain estimating software databases, pricing records, and organized bid documentation while managing multiple deadlines.
• Present estimates to clients, designers, and internal stakeholders, participate in site walkthroughs and design meetings, and provide review or mentoring support when needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Location: Richmond Hill, ON.
• Travel: 0 percent to 20 percent may be required.
• Working conditions may include site visits with walking or standing for long periods, high noise levels, and outdoor weather conditions depending on the season.