Building Automation Service Sales 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 Ainsworth team today!

Position 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:

• Interpret project documentation and develop Building Automation/Building Control design basis and cost estimates.
• Work with the account manager to provide written responses to “Request for Proposals” (RFP), quotes, and/or specification clarifications.
• Occasionally meet with consultants and owner groups to understand project scope, provide budgets and /or develop project specifications.
• Understand project delivery and provide solutions both within controls scope and other areas outside of our typical scope.
• Instill customer’s confidence in the solutions that Ainsworth provides.
• Build and maintain good working relationship with contractors, vendors and service team members.

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, blueprints, construction plans and written specifications
• Experience in estimating labour and material costs for controls projects
• Exceptional communication skills; strong oral and written skills
• Keep up to date on new Delta and other controls products
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Prior field and/or sales experience related to automation/controls. A working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and knowledge with the operation of HVAC systems, electrical systems (at least one of these)
• Positive attitude towards customers and employees
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to travel to customer sites
• Have a valid driver's license
• Have Full-time access to own vehicle for site and customer visits (vehicle allowance provided)

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.