Electrical Project Manager/Estimator

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, drives your career development, embraces diversity, and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today! Job Summary: GDI Ainsworth is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join its growing Vancouver team. The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, complete, and competitive estimates in response to tenders, bid requests, and Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for retrofit projects in the industrial, commercial, and institutional markets. The role collaborates with Project Managers, Service Managers, and Foremen to review each opportunity and confirm alignment on scope, pricing, labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements. Responsibilities: * Conduct thorough reviews of project specifications, drawings, and tender documents. * Prepare comprehensive material and labour take-offs. * Coordinate pricing packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers, and architects in support of tenders and bid requests. * Review estimates with Project Managers, Service Managers, and/or Foremen to confirm alignment on labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs. * Prepare complete and competitive tenders by quantifying, organizing, and tabulating all material, equipment, labour, and subcontractor costs required to complete the project. * Liaise with Procurement to obtain pricing for applicable components of each estimate. * Participate in site reviews, estimate reviews, tender hand-offs, project closeouts, and operational or sector meetings with Project Managers, Service Managers, and Procurement, as required. * Evaluate incoming opportunities and provide guidance on bid viability, competitiveness, potential additional work, risks, and overall alignment with business objectives. * Prepare risk reviews to support collaborative evaluation of estimates with the Project Manager and/or Service Manager. * Support the sales team in developing proposals, as required. * Review tender closing requirements and coordinate the completion of signed or sealed documents, bonding, insurance certificates, and other required submissions. * Maintain accurate tracking of all bids and proposals in the designated Excel workbook and submit the information to Project Administration for entry into the CRM system. * Use estimating software effectively and collaborate with the software provider to enhance, streamline, and improve its functionality for GDI Ainsworth. * Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support the collective success of the organization. * Comply with all company policies and procedures. * Perform all duties in a safe and healthy manner, in accordance with applicable company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and all relevant government legislation and regulations. * Comply with the Company’s Quality System operating procedures. * Perform other duties as assigned by Management. Qualifications: * Minimum 5 years of electrical estimating, electrical project coordination and/or electrical project management experience in the ICI market. * High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in electrical technology, construction management, or a related field is considered an asset. * Electrical trade certificate, Red Seal endorsement, FSR designation or equivalent field experience would be considered a strong asset. * Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and its application to electrical estimating, project scope, and code-compliant installations. * Proficiency with Accubid, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Word, Outlook, and other estimating and project management tools. * Excellent analytical and organizational skills. * Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, field teams and internal stakeholders. * Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize competing demands and meet strict deadlines. * Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks and opportunities. The salary range is $95,000 - $130,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others. This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Why work at GDI Ainsworth? GDI Ainsworth 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 Growth: In-house training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning and other professional development opportunities, Employee performance-based bonus program, where applicable 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 While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request. GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering 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 professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for industrial, commercial, and institutional retrofit projects. They collaborate with project managers and field teams to review specifications, coordinate pricing with subcontractors, and ensure alignment on project scope and costs.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in electrical estimating or project management within the ICI market. Proficiency in estimating software like Accubid and a strong understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code are required.

• Comprehensive health benefits • Dental benefits • Medical benefits • Wellness supports • RRSP matching • Generous vacation • In-house training and development • LinkedIn Learning access • Employee performance-based bonus program • Service milestones • Peer recognition • Employee discounts

• Project CoordinationSouhaitée
• Souci du détailSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Multi-TaskingSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée
• ProcurementSouhaitée

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• Electrical estimating
• Project management
• Project coordination
• Accubid
• Bluebeam Revu
• Canadian Electrical Code
• Material take-offs
• Labour estimation
• Tender preparation
• Risk assessment
• Procurement
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Multi-tasking
• Attention to detail
• Request For Quotation (RFQ)
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Trimble Accubid
• Electrical Trades
• Project Scoping
• Organizational Skills
• Project Administration
• Business Objectives
• Red Seal Certification
• Electrical Technology
• Electrical Estimating
• Microsoft Excel
• Quality Management Systems
• Customer Relationship Management
• Construction Management
• Training And Development
• Electrical Codes
• Employee Performance Management
• Sales
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multitasking
• Project Coordination
• Proposal Writing
• Retrofitting
• Subcontracting
• Team Oriented
• Environment Health And Safety
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

• Construction
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Electrical Estimator/Project Manager
• Estimator
• Valuers and Loss Assessors
• Cost Estimators

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine