Electrical Estimator
Coquitlam, British Columbia

Full-Cycle Estimating | Client-First | Precision & Accountability

About Leading Edge Electric
Leading Edge Electric is an electrical contractor focused on service work, tenant improvements, and special projects.

We are a values driven company building long-term relationships with owners, construction managers, and property managers who share those values and trust us to get things done properly. Our goal is to understand what matters most to our clients and deliver value that improves outcomes for everyone involved.

We Are Building a Disciplined, Well-run Company Defined By

Clear expectations and accountability

Strong leadership at every level

Repeatable systems that drive consistent outcomes

A team that takes ownership and executes at a high standard

This is a place for people who want to lead, build something meaningful, and be accountable for outcomes.

The Role
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Electrical Estimator is responsible for full-cycle estimating - from lead qualification through turnover to operations.

This role is about more than pricing drawings. It is about:

Understanding the client’s real needs through ongoing communication

Creating clarity before a job starts

Identifying opportunities to add value

Protecting margin by reducing operational risk

You will play a key role in shaping our pipeline, strengthening client and vendor relationships, while continuously improving our estimating systems.

What You Will Own

Build relationships and communicate with customers to develop clear scopes of work that are aligned with project goals and value proposition

Build relationships and communicate with vendors for the procurement of project materials

Prepare timely, accurate, detailed estimates

Read and interpret drawings, specs, and tender documents





Identify risks, gaps, and scope issues early

Support operations with purchasing and change order pricing

Ensure smooth turnover to operations

Maintain a live pipeline report

Track estimate vs. actual performance

Present weekly estimating updates

Deliver post-job variance summaries

Contribute to continuous improvement of our estimating systems, processes and database

What We're Looking For:

10+ years commercial electrical experience

2+ years estimating experience (design-assist and TI preferred)

Strong knowledge of CEC and local codes

Proficiency in Bluebeam, Accubid, or equivalent tools

Robust understanding of labor productivity and installation methods

Knowledge of contracts and construction conditions

Candidate Characteristics

Hold high standards for accuracy and execution

Think critically and anticipate risk

Communicate clearly and directly

Take ownership of results

Prefer structure and measurable performance

Want to build systems that scale

Candidate Seeks

A role which allows for individual initiative within a team environment, at times providing guidance to others, while also completing personal tasks

Seeks recognition for their attention to detail; their ability to accept and follow guidelines; and produce dependable work

Is motivated by work which combines predictable activity with the need to meet specific deadlines

Is motivated by: measurable goals; an opportunity to develop structures and systems; confirmation of their contributions - and input on how they can improve their performance

This role suits someone who is analytical, disciplined, and driven - but who understands that genuine, intentional relationships matter as much as numbers.

Visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.leadingedgeelectric.ca/

Leading Edge Electric

145 Schoolhouse Street

Coquitlam, BC

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📌 Leading Edge Electric - Estimator (British Columbia)
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