Estimator

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 Delta Connects (Ainsworth company) team today!
Summary:
Estimator will play a fundamental role in achieving our ambitious client acquisition and revenue growth objectives. You will assist the Sales Manager with estimating support, client presentations, and reporting.
Responsibilities:

• Provide back of house and client facing support for the Sales Manager including but not limited to:
• Attend Job Walkthroughs
• Review bid requests, plans and specifications, etc. to qualify projects for appropriate action
• Estimate projects by developing formal Client Proposal, System Sketches and Point Lists with all detail required for Sub Contractor RFP and Estimating System input including Electrical Budgeting.
• Develop value-engineered alternatives for client's consideration.
• Maintain bid lists and CRM entries accurately with timely updates
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails
• Field Bid Request phone calls/emails, and query client for project details.
• Research accounts, identify key players, and generate interest
• Maintain general contractors, mechanical contractors, and consulting engineers account lists
• Assist with the preparation of technical proposals and prequalification forms

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the Building Automation System industry
• Mechanical engineer or Electrical engineering degree preferred
• Technical degree or associates degree in a related field will be considered
• Individuals with HVAC or electrical contracting sales and associated experience are welcome to apply
• Entry-level candidates will be considered on an individual basis
• Proven history of sales activities focused on contractor and consulting engineer relationships and professional selling skills
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with scope development and specification writing
• Must have working knowledge of all typical computer programs used in this work environment such as MS Office, Vista and/or Windows 7 (MS Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook), Blue Beam software a plus.
• Valid driver’s license

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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.
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.

Job Type: Full-time