Role Description The successful applicant will become the client's dedicated estimating assistant, helping prepare accurate and competitive tenders while ensuring all estimating documentation is organised and completed to a high standard. This role is ideal for someone with previous Australian civil construction estimating experience who enjoys working with drawings, quantities, spreadsheets and tender documentation. The successful applicant will not initially be responsible for final pricing decisions but will prepare the majority of the estimating work for review before submission. Key Responsibilities - Quantity Take-Offs - Measure quantities from engineering drawings. - Calculate earthworks quantities. - Measure pipe lengths. - Calculate pit numbers. - Measure kerb and channel. - Measure concrete works. - Measure pavement areas. - Calculate fencing quantities. - Prepare material take-offs. - Estimating Support - Build estimates in Cubit (or other estimating software). - Enter supplier pricing. - Prepare bills of quantities. - Compare subcontractor quotations. - Build first-principles rates. - Prepare tender worksheets. - Review tender documentation. - Identify missing scope items. - Prepare tender submission schedules. - Tender Administration - Download tender documents. - Organise drawing revisions. - Maintain tender folders. - Track RFIs. - Maintain supplier databases. - Request supplier quotations. - Follow up subcontractor pricing. - Prepare tender checklists. - Project Handover - Prepare handover documentation. - Finalise estimate files. - Prepare procurement schedules. - Assist Project Managers with estimating queries. - General Administration - Maintain estimating registers. - Update production rates. - Prepare Excel spreadsheets. - Produce reports. - Assist with document control. - Support Ben with any estimating-related tasks. Software Experience - Highly desirable: - Cubit - Microsoft Excel (Advanced) - Bluebeam Revu - AutoCAD (reading only) - Adobe Acrobat - Microsoft Office - Procore (desirable) - Buildxact or Benchmark (advantageous) Experience Required - Minimum 3 years’ estimating experience. - Previous experience with Australian civil construction projects. - Strong understanding of engineering drawings. - Excellent quantity take-off skills. - Strong Excel skills. - High attention to detail. - Excellent written English. - Ability to work independently. - Reliable internet connection. - Ability to work Australian business hours. - Experience estimating any of the following is highly desirable: - Residential subdivisions - Roads - Stormwater - Sewer - Water - Bulk earthworks - Civil concrete - Utilities Personal Attributes - Extremely organised. - Detail focused. - Proactive. - Reliable. - Honest. - Able to meet deadlines. - Quick to learn. - Comfortable asking questions. - Committed to long-term employment. Success in This Role - Within the first six months, the successful applicant should be able to: - Complete accurate quantity take-offs with minimal supervision. - Prepare 80–90% of tender documentation before final review. - Reduce the Director’s estimating administration workload significantly. - Assist in producing professional, accurate and competitive tender submissions.

Role Description Praetorian Power Protection, the leader in NETA testing and staff augmentation for the mission critical industry, is searching for an Estimator to join our team. The primary focus of this role is evaluating complex electrical power system specifications to generate accurate NETA acceptance and maintenance testing proposals. Operating within Salesforce, you will leverage your deep understanding of NETA standards to build technical bids, qualify inbound service requests, and drive revenue through proactive inside sales follow-ups. Staff augmentation pricing for our data center clients will be a secondary, occasional responsibility. Core Responsibilities - Primary Focus: NETA Electrical Testing Estimating - Evaluate single-line diagrams, engineering specifications, and RFPs for industrial, commercial, and critical infrastructure projects. - Price precise scopes of work for NETA acceptance and maintenance testing across switchgear, transformers, relays, UPS systems, and circuit breakers. - Ensure all technical proposals accurately account for required test equipment, labor hours, and strict adherence to NETA safety and compliance standards. - Secondary Focus: Staff Augmentation Pricing - Review inbound personnel requests from data center clients. - Apply standardized financial models, billable rates, and labor multipliers to price technical personnel needs (no sourcing or recruiting required). - Salesforce & Inside Sales Management - Act as the technical point of contact for inbound testing inquiries from electrical contractors, facility managers, and data center operators. - Own and manage the complete bidding lifecycle within Salesforce CRM, maintaining precise deal staging and notes. - Execute disciplined outbound follow-ups on submitted testing proposals to navigate client approval cycles and close deals. - Technical Proposal Development - Author comprehensive, professional scope-of-work documents outlining execution strategies and commercial terms. - Present and explain technical pricing structures confidently to procurement teams and client engineers. Qualifications - Industry Experience - Minimum 3–5 years of experience in electrical estimating or inside sales, heavily focused on electrical testing or power systems. - Strong working knowledge of NETA standards, electrical acceptance testing protocols, and electrical topologies. - CRM & Software Proficiency - Direct experience using Salesforce to track opportunities, log tasks, and manage pipelines. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for executing multi-variable estimation spreadsheets and margin analysis. - Technical & Commercial Skills - Proven ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical prints, and technical specifications. - Strong commercial acumen with a track record of using inside sales tactics to increase bid-to-win ratios. - Work Environment - Proven capability to work effectively and autonomously in a 100% remote environment. - Strong time management and reliable, high-speed internet connectivity. Benefits - Strong base salary - Performance-driven bonus structure aligned with bid success and revenue goals. - Medical, dental and vision insurance - 15 days PTO - 100% remote - All office equipment will be provided

Role Description The Electrical & Mechanical Estimator plays a critical role in supporting growth, profitability, and operational excellence by developing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for electrical and mechanical scopes of work. This position ensures that proposals reflect a complete understanding of project specifications, labor requirements, material pricing, and risk considerations. Acting as a key liaison between sales and operations, the role contributes to successful bid outcomes, strengthens client partnerships, and enables the delivery of safe, efficient, and profitable projects. Key Responsibilities - Opportunity evaluation: - Review RFQs and specify services to meet customer requirements - Cost optimization: - Consult with sales and suppliers to understand cost-driving components and deliver cost-effective solutions - Margin management: - Maintain focus on driving toward desired profit margins across all estimates - Bid preparation: - Review and interpret customer data, specifications, and drawings to prepare timely bid packages - Material takeoffs: - Prepare detailed material takeoffs for equipment, labor, subcontractors, and associated project costs - Cost modeling: - Develop cost models, labor hour calculations, and unit pricing based on industry standards and internal benchmarks - Estimation accuracy: - Ensure all estimates accurately reflect material pricing, labor rates, overhead, and margin expectations - Proposal leadership: - Lead the preparation of competitive bids, RFQs, and RFP responses - Vendor coordination: - Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to solicit, review, and compare competitive quotations - Risk identification: - Identify clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and risk factors within each bid package - Proposal support: - Support the creation of proposal narratives, scope summaries, and pricing sheets - Sales partnership: - Partner with sales teams to support presales strategy and customer engagement - Project transition: - Work closely with project managers to transition awarded projects, confirm scope, and support kickoff activities - Technical review: - Identify potential scope gaps, constructability challenges, and project schedule impacts - Compliance assurance: - Ensure estimates comply with industry codes, safety standards, and project specifications - Data management: - Maintain organized estimate files, costing data, and historical project pricing archives - Team support: - Support the robotics and automation team to help drive sales and technical solutions - Customer interaction: - Interact with customers during product solution development to assist in closing new business - Departmental objectives: - Perform related duties as assigned to accomplish departmental goals effectively Qualifications - 3–7 years of estimating experience in electrical, mechanical, or mechanical, electrical, and plumbing environments - Experience with commercial, industrial, or institutional construction projects - Working knowledge of material handling systems including conveyors, sorters, cranes, and ASRSs - Exceptional project management skills - Strong understanding of electrical systems including distribution, lighting, low voltage, and controls - Strong financial acumen with the ability to create pricing models and evaluate project profitability - Detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy, quality, and precision - Analytical thinker with the ability to break down complex systems and work in a methodical, process-driven manner - Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities with high dependability in meeting deadlines - Clear and effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and strong relationship building skills - Commercially minded with an understanding of cost, margin, financial impact, and value building - Collaborative team player who works well across departments and maintains composure under pressure during tight bid cycles - Inquisitive, continuous learner who is ethical, transparent, trustworthy, and organized with strong documentation discipline - Strong numerical reasoning and comfort with calculations - Proactive in identifying missing information, risks, and clarifications - Knowledge of equipment, design, sizing, selection, and varying industry applications - Proven background using estimating software Requirements As this role is open to anywhere in Canada or the United States, the posted salary range is to cover a wide variety of locations (everything from small towns to big cities!). Compensation range by specific location will be shared during the interview process.

• Perform detailed take-offs for commercial MEP systems • Prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial construction projects • Review construction drawings and specifications • Calculate material, labor, and equipment costs • Ensure estimates are accurate and complete • Collaborate with project managers to prepare competitive bids • Identify project risks and incorporate contingencies into estimates • Support timely bid preparation and submission • Assist in evaluating project opportunities • Utilize estimating software for estimating and take-offs • Maintain organized project documentation and estimating records