Key Responsibilities

• Conducting a thorough review of specifications and drawings.
• Developing thorough material take-offs.
• Coordinating price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders.
• Obtaining sign-offs on estimates.
• Preparing tenders by quantifying, organizing and tabulating all material, equipment, labour, and subcontract costs needed to complete the project.
• Participating in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Chief Electrical Estimator, Project Manager, and Purchasing may be required.
• Providing assistance to the sales force in developing proposals may be required.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality System operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years estimating experience in a trade background or degree/diploma in electrical engineering.
• High school graduate.
• Proficiency with Accubid (electrical 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.

Ainsworth Sponsored Training

• New Employee Orientation
• Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Quality Systems Overview
• Lotus Notes Overview
• Emergency Evacuation Procedure
• Health & Safety/Quality Policy Review
• JDE Overview
• CARE/CRM System (Connecting Ainsworth Relationships Everywhere) Level 2

Working Conditions

Please forward your resume via fax to 416-750-6628 or via email to careers@ainsworth.com.  Please ensure that the job title appears in the subject line.