Electrical Estimator

Plan Group

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years estimating experience in electrical construction
  • Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant trade
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software
  • Experience with Accubid Pro, Enterprise, or Live Count is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills for client and subcontractor coordination

Responsibilities

  • Review job specifications and drawings to create competitive bids
  • Conduct site walk-throughs to ensure drawing accuracy and mitigate site issues
  • Use estimating software for precise material and labor take-offs
  • Communicate with clients for clarification on specifications
  • Coordinate pricing with sub-contractors and suppliers for quotations
  • Participate in bid closing meetings and reviews
  • Engage in hand-over meetings with the project management team post-award

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment with project teams
  • Exposure to diverse electrical projects
  • Potential for career growth within the organization
  • Engagement with clients and stakeholders throughout the bidding process
Full Job Description
As an Electrical Estimator, you will:
  • Review and understand job specifications and drawings and follow through with estimating process to develop competitive bids.
  • Conduct site/tender walk-through to cross reference drawings to avoid site interferences and identify proactive solutions.
  • Produce material and labour take-off through estimating software to develop accurate quotations.
  • Communicate with clients to gather information, clarify specification, wording, etc.
  • Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain pricing to include within the final quotation provided to client.
  • Participate in closing the bid, including bid review meeting, etc.
  • Participate in hand over meeting with Project management team after award.

Our ideal candidate has:
  • Minimum five (5) years of Estimating experience within the electrical construction industry.
  • An Electrical Engineering degree or diploma or released education and/or trade experience.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office; with Accubid Pro and/or Enterprise, Live Count a definite asset.


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