About Sabre

Sabre Ltd. is an electrical and instrumentation solutions provider headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We deliver customized electrical systems and field services for customers across a range of commercial and industrial markets.

Our capabilities include electrical construction, switchgear, modular buildings and e-houses, instrumentation, control panels, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance. Sabre supports projects throughout Canada and the United States, with a focus on quality, reliable execution, and long-term customer relationships.

The Opportunity

Sabre is growing its E&I; Field Services Division and is looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to support commercial and industrial construction opportunities across Alberta and Western Canada.

This position is responsible for developing accurate, competitive estimates and proposals while working closely with project management, operations, vendors, subcontractors, and customers. The successful candidate will bring practical electrical construction knowledge, sound estimating judgment, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities in a deadline-driven setting.

We recognize that strong estimators come from different backgrounds. If you have relevant electrical construction or estimating experience but do not meet every qualification listed below, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

- Prepare budgets, estimates, proposals, and bid submissions for commercial and industrial electrical projects
- Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other bid documents
- Complete material takeoffs, labour calculations, equipment pricing, and subcontractor comparisons




- Obtain and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
- Identify project risks, exclusions, clarifications, and potential cost-saving opportunities
- Participate in pre-construction planning, constructability reviews, and design-build opportunities
- Work with Project Managers and Field Operations to develop practical execution plans and labour strategies
- Support proposal development and bid review meetings
- Maintain organized estimating records, vendor pricing, labour information, and historical project costs
- Monitor changes in material pricing, labour availability, and market conditions
- Help improve Sabre’s estimating tools, processes, templates, and cost information
- Support the transition of successful estimates to the project execution team

Qualifications

- Relevant experience in electrical estimating, electrical construction, project coordination, or a related field
- Practical understanding of commercial or industrial electrical systems and construction methods
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents
- Experience preparing material takeoffs, labour estimates, and project pricing
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines




- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are considered assets but are not required:

- Journeyperson Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technologist, or related technical designation
- Five or more years of electrical construction or estimating experience
- Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, mining, utilities, or infrastructure projects
- Experience using Accubid, ConEst, Bluebeam, or comparable estimating software
- Experience with projects of varying sizes and delivery models
- Familiarity with design-build, tendered, negotiated, or service-based electrical work
- Gold Seal, CET, PMP, or another relevant professional designation
- Established relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, or industrial customers

What Sabre Offers

- Competitive compensation
- Dental and vision care
- RRSP matching
- On-site parking
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of Sabre’s Field Services Division

Work Location

This is an in-person position based in Calgary, Alberta.

Sabre is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:

- Estimating: 5 years (preferred)
- Accubid: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Estimator (Calgary)
🏢 Sabre
📍 Calgary