Senior Estimator - Structured Cabling
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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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
As the Senior Estimator – Structured Cabling, you drive project success through technical expertise, strong leadership, and a customer‑focused approach. You support both sales and delivery by producing accurate estimates and compelling proposals aligned with client needs. Your ability to assess project requirements, understand customer objectives, and communicate clearly is essential to winning new business and ensuring smooth project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits
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 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.
Job Summary
As the Senior Estimator – Structured Cabling, you drive project success through technical expertise, strong leadership, and a customer‑focused approach. You support both sales and delivery by producing accurate estimates and compelling proposals aligned with client needs. Your ability to assess project requirements, understand customer objectives, and communicate clearly is essential to winning new business and ensuring smooth project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in sales and client meetings to gather project requirements.
- Support the sales team by addressing customer inquiries and providing expert estimating guidance.
- Develop accurate, competitive project quotes.
- Submit quotes to Account Managers and customers on schedule.
- Define scope of work and requirements with project stakeholders.
- Align customer expectations with project deliverables.
- Work with suppliers/manufacturers to obtain BOMs and competitive pricing.
- Secure required materials and components for upcoming projects.
- Prepare complete project documents and design packages for client presentations.
- Ensure proposals include all necessary technical and scope details.
- Maintain accurate opportunity and quote data in PROMYS.
- Track opportunity status and follow-up actions.
- Deliver thorough project handoff packages to Project Managers upon award.
- Support a smooth transition from estimation to execution.
- Ensure Field Service Technicians have required tools, materials, direction, and documentation.
- Provide ongoing project support for Edmonton Field Service Technicians.
- Attend project kickoff meetings and final client walkthroughs.
- Manage and stage project materials; maintain inventory of tools, test equipment, and consumables.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience as an Estimator – Structured Cabling or similar client‑facing role.
- Strong background in structured cabling estimation, cost analysis, and scope development.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging clients and internal teams.
- Proficiency with estimating tools and CRM platforms; PROMYS experience is an asset.
- Solid understanding of project management processes and workflows.
- Experience working with suppliers/manufacturers to secure competitive pricing.
- Technical expertise in structured cabling and related industries (construction, engineering, technology).
- Ability to collaborate across teams and perform well in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
- In‑depth knowledge of major cabling manufacturers and product lines.
Benefits
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 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
Develop accurate, competitive estimates and client proposals by gathering project requirements, defining scope, and obtaining supplier pricing. Maintain opportunity records, prepare project handoff packages, and support field technicians with materials, documentation, and project coordination through completion.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with proven structured cabling estimating or similar client-facing experience. Candidates should have strong estimating, cost analysis, and scope development expertise, excellent communication skills, knowledge of cabling manufacturers and products, and familiarity with project workflows, suppliers, and estimating or CRM tools.
Skills
- Structured Cabling Estimation
- Cost Analysis
- Scope Development
- Project Quoting
- Proposal Preparation
- Client Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Supplier Negotiation
- Bill of Materials Development
- Project Handoffs
- Project Management
- Inventory Management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- PROMYS
- CRM Platforms
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Wellness Supports
- Retirement Savings Plan Matching
- Vacation
- Service Milestone Rewards
- Peer Recognition
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Incentives
- Hybrid Working Models
- Promotion Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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- Construction
- Trades
- Sales
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Structured Cabling
- Estimating
- Cost Analysis
- Scope Development
- Project Quotes
- Proposals
- Bill of Materials
- PROMYS
- CRM Platforms
- Account Managers
- Project Management
- Project Handoffs
- Field Service Technicians
- Suppliers
- Manufacturers
- Cabling Products
- Inventory Management
- Tools and Test Equipment
- Client Meetings
- Construction
- Engineering
- Facilities Services