Electrical Estimator

**If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth team today**

**Position Summary**:
The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for responding to tenders, bid request or Requests for Quotation (RFQs) in the commercial and institutional market by developing accurate, complete and competitive estimates. These tenders, bids will be primarily for retrofits to existing complexes. The Electrical Estimator will review estimates with the Project Manager(s), Service Manager(s) and/or Foreman assigned to the opportunity. Works with and serves PM’s and SM’s from various departments.

**Responsibilities**
- Conducting a thorough review of specifications and drawings.
- Developing thorough material take-offs and labour take-offs.
- Coordinating price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders/bid requests.
- Review of the estimate with the Project Manager(s), Service Managers and/or Foreman to ensure all in agreement with labour, material, equipment and subcontracting costs.
- Preparing tenders by quantifying, organizing and tabulating all material, equipment, labour, and subcontract costs needed to complete the project.
- Liaise with Procurement to assist in the obtaining pricing on aspects of the estimate
- Participating in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Regional Manager, Project Manager, Service Manager and Purchasing when and where required.
- Provide guidance on opportunities that come in, on viability, possibility of winning, possibility of extras, possible risks, etc. to help guide the team on the best prospects to chase.
- Prepare risk review for the PM and/or SM to assist in the collaborative review of the prepared estimate.
- Providing assistance to the sales force in developing proposals may be required.
- Review tender closing documents and obtain signed/sealed, bonding/insurance certificates, etc..
- Track all bids, proposals in excel sheet and submit to Project Admin for entry into the CRM Tool.
- Utilize estimating software in the estimating function. Work to enhance it, streamline, improve, etc. with the software provider in its functioning for Ainsworth.
- Work in a team environment to help each other and collectively be successful
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations.
- Adhere to the Company’s Quality System operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 5 years estimating experience in the electrical trade
- Proficiency with Accubid (estimation software).
- Journeyman Electrician Trade Certificate would be a great asset and is strongly preferred
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal, is essential.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet strict deadlines.

**Why work at Ainsworth?**
- Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, company is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:
**_Benefits:_** Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RRSP matching and generous vacation

**_ Rewards:_** Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives

**_ Flexibility:_** Hybrid working models, where applicable

**_ Diversity:_** An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company
- If you are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion to lead a talented and driven group, we invite you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the success of Ainsworth Inc. as we continue to provide innovative solutions to our clients.
- Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
- Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, is an integrated multi-trade company, offering an end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented p