• Analyze and interpret project plans, specifications, and documentation to understand scope and estimate submission requirements
• Assemble estimates for pre-construction, construction management, design-build, and stipulated sum projects
• Lead quantity take-offs for electrical systems using digital estimating software
• Develop detailed electrical estimates, cost breakdowns, scope matrices, estimate criteria, exclusions, and clarifications
• Oversee prequalification submissions, RFQs, and RFIs
• Participate in documentation reviews and value engineering proposals
• Organize and lead site walks and pre-bid meetings with subtrades
• Lead teams through bid processes under pressure
• Organize and level subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Assist with buy-out processes, flagging concerns and coordinating risk accommodations
• Identify risks related to project requirements, site, schedule, lead times, and market conditions
• Assist with site logistics, project schedules, critical paths, milestones, and completion timelines
• Assist in costing Change Orders and Change Directives
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain databases of labor rates, material pricing, and project costs
• Compile historical data and summary reports for future estimates
• Develop project updates, bid packages, and estimating documents
• Maintain working-document files supporting estimating figures
• Monitor conceptual estimates against actual cost data
• Develop less experienced estimators through teaching, training, and guidance
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor
Requirements Construction related degree/diploma
Eng., PQS, GSC, CET and LEED Accreditations are assets
Over ten years of combined field and estimating experience




Design-build experience and proficiency in a variety of general procurement methods
Estimating or field experience in Data Centers, Advanced Manufacturing and Laboratories is an asset
Ability to create and modify electrical estimates using Accubid software
Working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships
Attention to detail and ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations within a team
Ability to calculate mathematical extensions and read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems
Ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in electrical estimating, project management, and risk assessment, with a solid ability to lead teams and maintain stakeholder relationships. Proficient in using digital estimating software and interpreting construction documents to deliver accurate and timely estimates.
Highest-signal resume keywords Electrical Estimating
Accubid Software Proficiency
Design-Build Experience
Risk Assessment
Strong Interpersonal Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Quantity Take-Offs
Cost Breakdown Development
Change Order Costing
Mathematical Calculations
Construction Document Interpretation
Soft Skills Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Team Collaboration
Relationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications Construction Related Degree/Diploma
Eng.
PQS
GSC
CET
LEED Accreditation
Industry Keywords Pre-Construction
Construction Management
Data Centers
Advanced Manufacturing
Laboratories
Tools & Technologies Digital Estimating Software
Estimating Databases

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📌 Senior Estimator – Electrical (Ontario)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Ontario