Senior Estimator - Structured Cabling

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:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

 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 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.