Senior Estimator – Electrical

Jobtailor; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Mississauga, Canada seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to interpret project plans, assemble estimates for pre-construction, and lead take-offs for electrical systems. You will develop detailed cost breakdowns and manage bid processes with subs, suppliers, and clients.

The role requires a construction degree, 10+ years of combined field and estimating experience, and proficiency with Accubid and digital estimating tools. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Construction related degree or diploma required.
• Ten+ years combined field and estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project plans and specs to understand scope and submission requirements.
• Lead quantity take-offs for electrical systems.
• Develop detailed electrical estimates, cost breakdowns and scope matrices.
• Oversee prequalification submissions, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Organize and lead bid processes and site walks with subs.
• Cost change orders and directives; support risk assessment.
• Maintain labor, material pricing databases and historical data.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Accubid Proficiency

Design-Build Experience

Risk Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Construction Related Degree

Eng.

PQS

GSC

CET

LEED Accreditation

Tools

Estimating Software

Estimating Databases

Job description

• Analyze and interpret project plans, specifications, and documentation to understand scope and estimate submission requirements
• Assemble estimates for pre-construction, construction management, design-build, and stipulated sum projects
• Lead quantity take-offs for electrical systems using digital estimating software
• Develop detailed electrical estimates, cost breakdowns, scope matrices, estimate criteria, exclusions, and clarifications
• Oversee prequalification submissions, RFQs, and RFIs
• Participate in documentation reviews and value engineering proposals
• Organize and lead site walks and pre-bid meetings with subtrades
• Lead teams through bid processes under pressure
• Organize and level subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Assist with buy-out processes, flagging concerns and coordinating risk accommodations
• Identify risks related to project requirements, site, schedule, lead times, and market conditions
• Assist with site logistics, project schedules, critical paths, milestones, and completion timelines
• Assist in costing Change Orders and Change Directives
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain databases of labor rates, material pricing, and project costs
• Compile historical data and summary reports for future estimates
• Develop project updates, bid packages, and estimating documents
• Maintain working-document files supporting estimating figures
• Monitor conceptual estimates against actual cost data
• Develop less experienced estimators through teaching, training, and guidance
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor

Requirements

• Construction related degree/diploma
• Eng., PQS, GSC, CET and LEED Accreditations are assets
• Over ten years of combined field and estimating experience
• Design-build experience and proficiency in a variety of general procurement methods
• Estimating or field experience in Data Centers, Advanced Manufacturing and Laboratories is an asset
• Ability to create and modify electrical estimates using Accubid software
• Working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations within a team
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions and read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical estimating, project management, and risk assessment, with a strong ability to lead teams and maintain stakeholder relationships. Proficient in using digital estimating software and interpreting construction documents to deliver accurate and timely estimates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Estimating
• Accubid Software Proficiency
• Design-Build Experience
• Risk Assessment
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quantity Take-Offs
• Cost Breakdown Development
• Change Order Costing
• Mathematical Calculations
• Construction Document Interpretation

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Construction Related Degree/Diploma
• Eng.
• PQS
• GSC
• CET
• LEED Accreditation

Industry Keywords

• Pre-Construction
• Construction Management
• Data Centers
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Laboratories

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Estimating Software
• Estimating Databases