Lead Estimator

Coquitlam, BC
On-site
Posted Nov 4, 2026
1 position

$120,000–$135,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead commercial electrical estimating for tenant and landlord improvement projects, including reviewing project documents, preparing bids, identifying risks, and communicating with customers and internal teams. Improve estimating workflows and tools, use historical data and technology to strengthen accuracy, track estimated versus actual costs, and mentor team members.

Job details

Senior/Lead Commercial Electrical Estimator About The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Commercial Electrical Estimator with 10+ years of commercial electrical construction experience and a strong background in commercial tenant improvement (TI) projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator who wants to take ownership of the estimating function-not simply follow an existing process. You will have the opportunity to build and improve estimating workflows, leverage technology and AI, work closely with customers and project teams, and help establish a stronger estimating operation. Key Responsibilities Lead and own the estimating process for commercial electrical projects. Prepare accurate estimates, bids, and proposals for commercial tenant improvement and landlord improvement projects. Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements. Identify project risks, gaps, and potential cost issues early and communicate them effectively. Work closely with customers, project managers, field teams, and senior leadership. Develop and improve estimating processes, tools, databases, and workflows. Evaluate and implement estimating software, technology, and AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency. Track projects through completion and compare estimated costs against actual project performance. Use historical project data to improve future estimates and project outcomes. Help establish estimating best practices and improve team performance. Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced team members. Collaborate closely with project management and field operations to ensure alignment from estimate through completion. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction. Strong experience with commercial tenant improvement projects. Proven experience estimating commercial electrical projects. Strong understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, materials, labor, and project costs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer-facing and relationship-building abilities. Ability to identify risks and communicate them proactively. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience with estimating software and related technology. Interest in using technology, automation, and AI to improve estimating processes. Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes and outcomes. Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor and develop others.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of commercial electrical construction experience, strong commercial tenant improvement experience, and a proven record estimating commercial electrical projects. Candidates should understand electrical drawings, specifications, materials, labor, and costs, and bring strong communication, analytical, organizational, technology, ownership, and mentoring abilities.