Electrical Project Manager/Estimator

gdi; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Generous vacation

Bonus program

Professional development

Job summary

GDI Ainsworth in Vancouver seeks an Electrical Estimator to join its growing team. The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, complete, and competitive estimates in response to tenders, bid requests, and 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

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical estimating, coordination, or management in ICI markets.
• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education asset.
• Electrical trade certificate or Red Seal asset is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Review project specs, drawings, and tender documents.
• Prepare material and labour take-offs.
• Coordinate pricing with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers, and architects.
• Review estimates with PMs/Service Managers/Foremen for alignment on costs.
• Prepare complete tenders with all required costs.
• Maintain bid tracking in Excel and CRM entry.
• Use estimating software effectively and liaise with software providers.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical trade certificate asset

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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, fieldteamsand internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize competingdemandsand meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability toidentifyscope gaps, exclusions,risksand 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.

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.