Chris Miller
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Senior Electrical Estimator with over 15 years of expertise in electrical estimating, project management, and felid level experience. Proven ability to oversee projects from conception to completion while ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and regulatory standards. Skilled in mentoring teams and delivering exceptional value through innovative problem-solving and technical acumen.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Electrical Estimator
Canem Systems
01.2016 - Current
- Prepare detailed cost and budgetary estimates and risk analysis for commercial and institutional projects up to 100 million
- Pricing and managing change orders throughout project durations
- Pricing and coordination of materials with distributers
- Design build coordination with owners and engineers
- Material procurement and detailed shop drawing review/analysis
- Prepare and submit monthly progress invoices
- Conducting Pre Job Hazard-Assessments with project Foremen
- Communicating on a regular basis with the project Foreman regarding materials required, delivery dates, manpower requests, schedule changes, etc
- Coordinating and closing out RFI’s
- Communicating with clients, and ensuring and maintaining client satisfaction
Electrical Estimator
Black and McDonald
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepare quotes from supplied electrical drawings or single line drawings, building blueprints and general contractor specifications, equipment lists or general customer information.
- Participate in closing the bid, bid review meetings, and other job closing related tasks
- Collaborated with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure project specifications met client needs
- Communicate with customers and suppliers.
- Conduct site visits to determine the constructability of projects.
Sub-Foreman
Vector Electric and Controls
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led daily task assignments for apprentices and journeymen, ensuring optimal resource utilization
- Proactively identified workplace hazards
- Successfully repaired fire alarm systems and electrical equipment, minimizing downtime
- Installation and maintenance of wiring systems
Foreman
Lockerbie and Hole Electrical Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Oversaw job site operations, manpower allocation, and project completion schedules
- Installed and maintained critical electrical infrastructure, including boilers, chillers, pumps, and motors
- Organize and prioritize tasks and to ensure required resources are available.
- Communicate progress of projects with the team and management.
- Plan, assemble, install, repair, test and maintain electrical fixtures and systems that provide heat, light, power or control at commercial sites.
Sub-Foreman
Western Electrical
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Provided electrical service and maintenance to high-rise Base Building Clients
- Supervised teams of electricians, managing projects with voltages up to 600V
- Installed and maintained fire alarm and security systems in high-rise commercial buildings for renovations and base building fit outs
- Implemented efficient material tracking for billing procedures
Education
Gold Seal Certificate -
Canadian Construction Association
Ottawa, ON09-2025
Master Code and Theory -
SAIT
Calgary, AB12.2012
Journeyman Electrician with Red Seal -
SAIT
Calgary, AB09.2007
High School Diploma -
Ernest Manning High School
Calgary, AB06.2002
Skills
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Project Invoicing
- Change Order Management
- Base Building Construction
- Project Accounting
- Tender Documentation
- Reading Complex Drawings
- Interpreting Specifications
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Coordination
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Mentoring
- Proactive Attitude
- Adaptability
- Bid preparation
- Value engineering
- Vendor relationships
- Construction cost estimates
- Commercial construction experience
Certification
- Alberta Master Certification
- Journeyman Red Seal Electrician
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Timeline
Senior Electrical Estimator
Canem Systems
01.2016 - Current
Electrical Estimator
Black and McDonald
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sub-Foreman
Vector Electric and Controls
01.2013 - 01.2014
Foreman
Lockerbie and Hole Electrical Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sub-Foreman
Western Electrical
01.2003 - 01.2012
Gold Seal Certificate -
Canadian Construction Association
Master Code and Theory -
SAIT
Journeyman Electrician with Red Seal -
SAIT
High School Diploma -
Ernest Manning High School
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