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Ainsworth Inc

Electrical Estimator

Halifax, NS, B3B 1T1, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 1 - 2 years estimating experience in a trade background or degree/diploma in electrical engineering or technology.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 15, 2026

Original job description

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 GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Director, 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 for TI’s (Tenant Improvement). The Electrical Estimator will review estimates with the Project Manager(s), Service Manager(s) and/or Foreman assigned to the opportunity, as well as on occasion the Regional Director. Works with and serves PM’s and SM’s from various departments within Ainsworth.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum 1 - 2 years estimating experience in a trade background or degree/diploma in electrical engineering or technology.
Experience producing design build proposals / estimates.
Proficiency with ACU-BID (estimation software).
Trade Certificate would be a great asset.
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 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

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 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 professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.

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Responsibilities

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for developing accurate and competitive estimates for commercial and institutional tenders. They will collaborate with project managers and service managers to review specifications, quantify costs, and manage the bidding process.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of estimating experience or a degree/diploma in electrical engineering or technology. Proficiency with ACU-BID software and strong analytical and organizational skills are required.

Skills

Electrical estimating
Material take-offs
Labour take-offs
Tender preparation
ACU-BID
Project management
Procurement coordination
Risk assessment
Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Communication
Multi-tasking
Proposal development
Technical drawing review

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Dental benefits
Medical benefits
Wellness supports
RSP matching
Generous vacation
Service milestones
Peer recognition
Employee discounts
Incentives

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electrical Estimator
Tenders
RFQs
Tenant Improvement
Material Take-offs
Labour Take-offs
ACU-BID
Procurement
Risk Review
Electrical Engineering
Trade Certificate
Commercial Market
Institutional Market
Project Management
Estimating Software
CRM Tool
Design Build
Multi-trade

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