Senior Electrical Estimator

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our growing Power & Utilities team. In this role, you will support the development of cost estimates for transmission line and substation projects across various stages of project development, from early feasibility studies through detailed design and construction planning.

Working alongside engineering, project management, and estimating professionals, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, competitive, and technically sound estimates for complex utility infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator who enjoys working on high-profile power projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will:

• Prepare cost estimates for transmission line, substation, and related electrical infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to define scope and develop work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare bills of materials for electrical equipment and construction activities.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates across all phases of project development.
• Analyze labour, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs to build complete project estimates.
• Utilize industry-standard estimating methodologies, including parametric and detailed bottom-up estimating techniques.
• Prepare estimate deliverables including Basis of Estimate (BoE) documents, estimate narratives, assumptions, exclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams to validate estimate assumptions and pricing.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to clarify project requirements, address inquiries, and support proposal submissions.
• Maintain and enhance historical cost databases and estimating tools to improve estimating accuracy and consistency.
• Support estimate reviews, risk assessments, benchmarking exercises, and lessons learned initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function.

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; a college diploma in Electrical Power is also considered.
• Proven experience preparing estimates for transmission, substation, utility, power, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, equipment, and industry practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience performing quantity take-offs and developing labour, equipment, and material pricing.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as Bluebeam, CostX, On-Screen Takeoff, InEight, HeavyBid, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Experience with both transmission line and substation estimating.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems, SCADA, and utility communications infrastructure.
• Experience working with electrical contractors, EPC firms, consulting engineering companies, or utility owners.
• Familiarity with industry references such as NECA, RSMeans, and other cost databases.
• PQS, P.Eng., or related professional designation.

Additional Information

What's in it for you... 

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) 
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program 
• RRSP option with company matching 
• Annual learning and development budget 
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth 
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives 
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging 

The base salary range for this full-time role is $95,000.00 - $145,000.00per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and

qualifications

This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for.

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We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.