Electrical Estimator

Bird & Bird

. Provide accurate estimating and subcontractor costing during budgeting and estimating stages .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing accurate electrical estimates, managing project budgets, and conducting thorough project analysis. Proficient in preconstruction planning, cost estimation, and risk identification to enhance competitive strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical EstimatingQuantity TakeoffsProject Budget ManagementPreconstruction PlanningTender Submission

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Hard Skills

EstimatingCostingProject AnalysisRisk IdentificationValue EngineeringBudget DevelopmentConceptual EstimatesBenchmark Estimate ValuesLabour Rate MaintenanceMaterial Pricing

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationNegotiationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustrySubcontractor PricingProject DocumentsCompetitive StrategiesCost Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide accurate estimating and subcontractor costing during budgeting and estimating stages
Develop estimates in accordance with company procedures, including takeoffs
Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
Determine general expenses and provide input into margins and fees
Review project documents and analyze project requirements
Identify inherent risks and opportunities and develop strategies for a competitive edge
Clarify issues with clients and consultants
Develop preliminary project construction schedules for pricing time-related activities
Prepare estimate summaries and participate in detailed estimate reviews with management
Lead or participate in estimate closing and tender submission
Assist with post-tender submissions and negotiations
Participate in project development activities, including scope definition, preconstruction planning, control estimate development, and delivery
Provide preconstruction services, including preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering opportunities
Identify leads and securement opportunities through construction-industry contacts
Maintain labour-rate, material-pricing, and project-cost databases
Prepare conceptual estimates using historical data
Create and maintain benchmark estimate values
Manage project budgets and update them as required by project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience or knowledge sufficient to develop accurate electrical estimates and subcontractor costing
Ability to perform quantity takeoffs
Ability to solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
Ability to determine general expenses and provide input into margins/fees
Ability to review project documents and analyze project requirements
Ability to identify project risks and opportunities and develop competitive strategies
Ability to work with clients and consultants on clarifications
Ability to develop preliminary construction schedules for pricing
Ability to prepare estimate summaries and participate in management reviews
Ability to lead or participate in estimate closing and tender submission
Ability to assist with post-tender submissions and negotiations
Ability to participate in preconstruction planning, control estimate development, and project development activities
Ability to prepare preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering opportunities
Knowledge of construction industry contacts and opportunities
Ability to maintain labour rates, material pricing, and project cost databases
Ability to prepare conceptual estimates using historical data
Ability to create and maintain benchmark estimate values
Ability to manage project budgets and update them as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional and engaged workforce
Inclusive and collaborative community
Strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility
Holistic health and safety culture
Commitment to a healthy and safe work environment