Electrical Estimator (Commercial Construction)

Black & McDonald Limited•Calgary, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Black & McDonald’s Alberta Region team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. Reporting to the Construction Operations Manager, the Electrical Estimator plays a key role in analyzing costs, preparing take‑offs, and developing accurate estimates for electrical projects, primarily within the commercial construction sector. In this role, you will support Operations through detailed estimating work, progress trackin, and planning. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with strong technical and financial acumen who consistently delivers profitable estimates; well‑versed in contract management, scheduling, and industry tools, and is willing to travel to client sites (as required) to support overall project success.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in electrical engineering, construction technology or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Over 5 years of experience with a proven track record in accurately estimating electrical projects within the commercial construction sector, consistently achieving strong profit margins and contributing to overall financial success.
Knowledgeable in contract management; construction scheduling, planning, and execution; blueprint reading; project structural design interpretation; ability to read and comprehend financial statements.
Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel)
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

MS Project
Experience with JD Edwards, Accubid, Bid2Win

Responsibilities

Prepare estimates for commercial construction projects, including cost of materials, labour and equipment for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and participate in negotiations.
Establish and maintain tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures.
Coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders.
Participate in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with various stakeholders – ie. senior estimator, operational staff, and purchasing – as required.
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Conduct material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs.
Update and maintain estimating database.
Other duties as assigned.