Senior Electrical Estimator – Commercial Construction

Black & McDonald Limited; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited is seeking an Electrical Estimator to analyze costs and prepare take-offs for commercial projects in Alberta. The role supports Operations with detailed estimating, progress tracking, and planning, reporting to the Construction Operations Manager.

The ideal candidate has strong technical and financial acumen, background in contract management, scheduling, and industry tools, and is willing to travel to client sites to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in electrical engineering, construction technology or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience estimating electrical projects within the commercial construction sector, consistently achieving strong profit margins.
• Willingness to travel to client sites within Alberta and related project locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for commercial construction projects, including cost of materials, labour and equipment based on contracts, bids and drawings.
• Advise on tendering procedures, examine tenders, recommend awards and participate in negotiations.
• Establish tendering process, cost monitoring systems and reporting procedures.
• Coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects.
• Participate in site reviews, tender hand-offs, project meetings with stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with engineers, owners, contractors and subcontractors; study economic feasibility of cost changes.
• Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.
• Update and maintain estimating databases.

Skills

Contract management

Construction scheduling

Blueprint reading

Financial statements interpretation

MS Office

JD Edwards

Accubid

Bid2Win

Education

Post-secondary education in electrical engineering or construction technology

Tools

JD Edwards

Accubid

Bid2Win

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Black & McDonald Limited is seeking an Electrical Estimator to analyze costs and prepare take-offs for commercial projects in Alberta. The role supports Operations with detailed estimating, progress tracking, and planning, reporting to the Construction Operations Manager.

The ideal candidate has strong technical and financial acumen, background in contract management, scheduling, and industry tools, and is willing to travel to client sites to ensure project success.