Electrical Estimator – Commercial ConstructionKeener Electric | Southern OntarioOverview
Keener Electric is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and motivated Electrical Estimator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in securing and supporting commercial electrical construction projects throughout Southern Ontario.
We are looking for someone who is driven, organized, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced construction environment. The ideal candidate understands commercial electrical systems, has strong estimating experience, and possesses a solid understanding of the Southern Ontario construction industry and tendering market.
This is an opportunity to become a key part of a growing company that values professionalism, accountability, efficiency, and long-term growth.
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and competitive commercial electrical estimates and tender submissions
- Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and project documentation
- Perform material takeoffs, labour calculations, and project cost analysis using estimating software and related tools
- Communicate with suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, and clients to obtain pricing and clarify project scope
- Develop and maintain organized databases of pricing, labour rates, subcontractor information, and historical cost data
- Identify scope gaps, project risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving measures
- Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and estimating strategies
- Support project management and operations teams during project handoff and startup
- Monitor bid opportunities and maintain estimating schedules to ensure deadlines are consistently met
- Represent Keener Electric professionally in all communications and business relationships
Qualifications
- Previous experience in commercial electrical estimating is required
- 309A Electrical License preferred, or extensive commercial electrical field experience and system knowledge
- Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction practices, codes, and systems
- Familiarity with the Southern Ontario construction industry and tendering environment is considered a strong asset
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and estimating/project management software
- Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Professional, dependable, and results-oriented mindset
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus and/or commission opportunities tied to successfully awarded projects and company growth
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- DPSP participation available after one year of employment
- Long-term career growth opportunities within a growing and expanding company
Performance Expectations
This position includes an initial probationary and performance evaluation period. Continued employment will be based on overall job performance, including estimating accuracy, productivity, organization, professionalism, communication, contribution to awarded work, and the ability to meet company expectations and tender deadlines.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute positively to the continued growth and success of the company through consistent performance, accountability, and initiative.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain confidentiality regarding company pricing, estimating processes, client relationships, and internal business operations.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Pay: $75,000.00-$105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Y8
