Senior Estimator - Electrical

Head Hunter Workforce Solutions; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Hunter Workforce Solutions seeks an experienced Estimator to develop project estimates and budgets for electrical and construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area. You will review documents, prepare proposals, and support pricing during client pursuits.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and coordination with engineers, owners, vendors, and other contractors to identify opportunities and deliver accurate estimates on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma or equivalent field experience; designation as a P.Eng. or CET would be considered an asset.
• Construction experience, specifically experience in Electrical, would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop project estimates and budgets.
• Review documents, specifications, proposals, and addendums in preparation of estimates.
• Participate in RFP responses and client pursuits.
• Provide Project Managers with estimating and pricing support for Change Orders on major construction projects.
• Communicate with engineers, owners, vendors and other contractors to support estimating activities.
• Develop and manage relationships with estimating teams of major construction General Contractors to identify upcoming opportunities.
• Manage deadlines and multi-task as needed to complete required estimating activities.
• Lead internal closing meetings to confirm pricing, markup, and bidding approach on pursuits.
• Lead or support post-tender bidding qualification meetings with client as needed.
• Work in an individual and team setting to accomplish client and business goals.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma

P.Eng./C.E.T. asset

Tools

Jonas

Accubid Pro/Change Order

Bluebeam

Job description

Join an established and growing electrical contractor with more than 50 years of experience and over 1,100 completed projects across the Greater Toronto Area.

Our client is a multi-disciplinary electrical contractor delivering electrical, construction, and service solutions across a diverse range of sectors. Their broad project portfolio provides employees with the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced industry professionals, and build expertise across different environments and applications.

With a strong reputation in the GTA and a track record of successful project delivery, the company continues to invest in its people, capabilities, and future growth.

If you're looking for an opportunity to join an established organization where your skills, experience, and contribution can make a meaningful impact, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

About the Role

Report to: Vice President, Pre-Construction and Electrical Services

Duties

The role involves developing project estimates and budgets, reviewing documents and proposals in preparation of estimates, participating in RFP responses and client pursuits, supporting Project Managers with estimating and pricing for Change Orders, and communicating with various stakeholders to support Company estimating activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop project estimates and budgets.
• Review documents, specifications, proposals, and addendums in preparation of estimates.
• Participate in Request for Proposal/Pricing (“RFP”) responses and client pursuits.
• Provide Project Managers with estimating and pricing support for Change Orders on major construction projects.
• Communicate with engineers, owners, vendors and other contractors to support Company estimating activities.
• Develop and manage relationships with estimating teams of major construction General Contractors to identify upcoming opportunities.
• Manage deadlines and multi-task as needed to complete required estimating activities.
• Lead internal closing meetings to confirm pricing, markup, and bidding approach on pursuits.
• Lead or support post-tender bidding qualification meetings with client as needed.
• Work in an individual and team setting to accomplish client and business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Technical Diploma or equivalent field experience, designation as a P.Eng. or C.E.T. would be considered an asset.
• Construction experience and specifically experience in Electrical, would be an asset.

Required Skills

• Be able to work accurately and effectively under pressure with hard deadline dates; at times with several priorities closing within close time proximity to each other.
• Must have very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail with practical and logical thinking.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Adobe PDF, etc.).
• Should have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Jonas, Accubid Pro/Change Order, Bluebeam would an asset.
• Designation as a P.Eng. or C.E.T. would be considered an asset.
• Construction experience and specifically experience in Electrical, would be an asset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client provides equal opportunities for employment. We base employment decisions on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance and achievements, and we do not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on non-work-related personal characteristics, such as race, color, religious beliefs, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, as well as breastfeeding needs), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic origin or background, social origin, family or marital status, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, veteran’s status, or military service.