About Us Sabre LTD is an electrical and instrumentation provider specializing in engineered-to-order, fully customized solutions.

We deliver turnkey systems that meet project-specific requirements, including custom switchgear, modular buildings and e-houses, instrumentation, control panels, and field services.

We also provide end-to-end project support that spans from design and fabrication through integration, installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. Serving Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Data Centre's, Mining, and Utilities, Sabre supports clients across Canada, the US, and is available globally.

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Sabre is proud to represent Canadian workmanship - delivering reliable quality, on-time execution, and support that stays engaged through commissioning, startup, and operations.

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 workplace.

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

Ready to Join Us? If you're an experienced estimator with a passion for delivering accurate solutions and supporting successful project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Sabre and help power the projects that keep industries moving across North America.

📌 Senior Estimator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sabre
📍 Winnipeg