Electrical Estimator

1 month ago


Kingston, Canada Modern Niagara Full time
About Us

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, Kingston, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal.

WE BUILD FOR LIFE.

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards.

At Modern Niagara, you will work alongside values-driven, safety-conscious, and high-impact teams in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment. Here, your knowledge, skills, and excellent service will help ensure that the buildings that make up Canada’s infrastructure fulfill the needs they were set out to meet.

Why Join Us?

Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA‘s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) – Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine’s Gold Winner for Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category and Excellence Winner for Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award as well as Canada’s Best Health + Safety Leader Award.

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Estimator to join the team in Kingston. As the Electrical Estimator, you will work within the team to prepare for, assemble and submit tender prices for various projects of all sizes and scope. The Estimator will be responsible to prepare, record and maintain pricing and assist the management team in the ongoing pursuit and acquisition of construction projects.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Working within a team to perform quantity takeoffs including entry into a computerized estimating system.
  2. Assemble all elements of an estimate including labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
  3. Preparation, final review and submission documents to ensure all bid requirements are met.
  4. Gather information for labor breakdowns for each area to assist with budget creation and management of the project.
  5. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
  6. Attend and participate in site-visits, pre-bid meeting, and post-bid meeting as required.
  7. Participate in estimating turnover meetings with the project team to assist planning and budget process.
  8. Establish strong relationships with suppliers and sub-trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is achieved.
  9. Collaborate and independently review project schematics to strategize on the best approach for submissions.
Job Requirements

Experience: 2-4 years in Electrical estimating, BAS Controls wiring, and Mechanical wiring preferred
Education: Post-secondary diploma in electrical or construction technology, or other relevant technology field (CET or ENG considered an asset but not required) OR; Experience in an electrical contracting trade OR; Industry certification including “Certified Quantity Surveyor” and/or “Certified Construction Estimator”
Skills: Working knowledge of Autobid and Trimble or equivalent required. Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and multitasking in order to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase. Self-motivated with a strong willingness and ability to learn and be challenged. Works effectively in a team environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGTBQ2S+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at

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