Estimator - Mechanical Services (Calgary)

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 currently seeking a Mechanical Estimator, to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta. The role will be responsible for estimating plumbing, mechanical hydronic systems, and sheet metal services. The majority of our estimating focuses on renovations, retrofits, equipment replacement and new construction in the commercial, institutional, and light industrial markets.

The expectations is that you can work independently managing all aspects of an estimate from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Review prints and project specifications for estimating purposes
• Understanding of mechanical drawings for estimating and pricing
• Assemble detailed and accurate quality take-offs and cost estimates
• Develop project material budgeting by gathering costs for the various items needed to complete the project
• Obtaining equipment and sub contractor pricing
• Preparing final estimate for review
• Visiting job sites for estimating purposes and reviews of estimates on actual jobs
• Preparing change orders, following up on them and processing them once accepted
• Ability to manage and execute multiple tenders at the same time

Qualifications

• Licensed trades person OR combination of education and work experience will be considered
• 4+ years of experience in estimating
• Excellent organization skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings.
• Familiar with plumbing and boiler codes.
• Experience using Trimble Accubid is considered an asset.

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, RSP matching and generous vacation

Growth: In-house training and development 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.