- 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 skilled written and verbal communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical estimating, project management, and risk assessment, with a robust 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

📌 Senior Estimator – Electrical (Mississauga)
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📍 Mississauga