Mechanical/HVAC Estimator

Job summary

Review mechanical drawings and project specifications, prepare accurate take-offs and cost estimates, and gather material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing. Manage estimates from start to finish, including site visits, final estimate reviews, change orders, and multiple concurrent tenders.

Job details

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: GDI Ainsworth is currently seeking a Mechanical/HVAC Estimator, to join our growing team in Edmonton, Alberta. The role will be responsible for estimating HVAC, plumbing, mechanical hydronic systems, and sheet metal services. The majority of our estimating focuses on renovations, retrofits, equipment replacement and new construction in the commercial, institutional, and light industrial markets. The expectations is that you can work independently managing all aspects of an estimate from start to finish. Key Responsibilities: * Review prints and project specifications for estimating purposes * Understanding of mechanical drawings for estimating and pricing * Assemble detailed and accurate quality take-offs and cost estimates * Develop project material budgeting by gathering costs for the various items needed to complete the project * Obtaining equipment and sub contractor pricing * Preparing final estimate for review * Visiting job sites for estimating purposes and reviews of estimates on actual jobs * Preparing change orders, following up on them and processing them once accepted * Ability to manage and execute multiple tenders at the same time Qualifications: * Licensed trades person OR combination of education and work experience will be considered * 4+ years of experience in estimating * Excellent organization skills. * Effective communication and negotiation skills. * Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings. * Familiar with plumbing and boiler codes. * Experience using Trimble Accubid is considered an asset. 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 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.

What you’ll do

Review mechanical drawings and project specifications, prepare accurate take-offs and cost estimates, and gather material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing. Manage estimates from start to finish, including site visits, final estimate reviews, change orders, and multiple concurrent tenders.

Requirements

Applicants need at least four years of estimating experience and must be a licensed tradesperson or have an equivalent combination of education and work experience. They should be able to interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings, understand plumbing and boiler codes, and bring strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills; Trimble Accubid experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Wellness Supports
• Retirement Savings Plan Matching
• Vacation
• Service Milestone Rewards
• Peer Recognition
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Incentives

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Estimating
• HVAC Estimating
• Plumbing Estimating
• Mechanical Hydronic Systems
• Sheet Metal Services
• Reading Mechanical Drawings
• Interpreting Technical Specifications
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Cost Estimating
• Material Budgeting
• Equipment Pricing
• Subcontractor Pricing
• Change Order Processing
• Tender Management
• Organization
• Communication and Negotiation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Trimble Accubid
• Change Orders
• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Mechanical Drawings
• HVAC
• Budgeting
• Boilers
• Construction
• Hydronics
• Innovation
• Plumbing
• Sheet Metal
• Negotiation
• Renovation
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Mechanical HVAC Engineer
• HVAC Mechanic / Installer
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

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