Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Electrical Estimator - Canem will be responsible for providing accurate estimating and subcontractor costing through the budgeting and estimating stage. This position is based out of an Alberta Canem branch - Calgary, Edmonton, or Red Deer. • Develop estimates in accordance with Company procedures including takeoff. • Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. • Determine general expenses and provide input into margins/fees. • Conduct thorough reviews of the project documents and analyze project requirements. • Identify inherent risk and opportunities including strategies to create a competitive edge. • Work with the client or consultants with respect to issues that may require clarification or elaboration. • Develop a preliminary project construction schedule as a basis for pricing of time related activities utilizing input. • Prepare a summary of the estimate and participate in a detailed estimate review with management. • Lead/participate in the closing of the estimate and submission of the tender. • Assist in the development of post tender submissions and in negotiations as required. • Participate in project development activities including scope definition and clarification, preconstruction planning, control estimate development and delivery. • Provide preconstruction services including the preparation of preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering opportunities. • Work to identify leads and securement opportunities through contacts with clients, consultants, subcontractors and others in the construction industry. • Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference. • Prepare conceptual estimates by interpreting historical data. • Creating and maintaining bench mark estimate values • Managing project budgets and updating these as required by the project teams.