Senior HVAC Estimator - Preventive Maintenance

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:

We are looking for a commercially minded professional who can translate HVAC asset data, service scope, and customer requirements into accurate, competitive, and profitable preventative maintenance contract estimates. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience pricing HVAC PM agreements, strong Excel skills for building and analyzing estimating models, and the ability to use Copilot and other digital tools to improve speed, insight, and proposal quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead estimating and pricing for HVAC preventative maintenance contracts, renewals, amendments, and related capital opportunities
• Prepare accurate contract estimates using asset data, service scope, labor assumptions, site conditions, and commercial requirements
• Work closely with Sales and Operations leaders to develop winning proposals that are both competitive and operationally sound
• Support national and strategic account opportunities across multiple sites, regions, and service models
• Identify pricing risks, margin gaps, and scope assumptions, and recommend adjustments to improve profitability and contract quality
• Use Excel-based models and analysis to develop pricing scenarios, compare quoted versus actual results, and improve estimating accuracy over time
• Leverage Copilot and other digital tools to streamline analysis, improve proposal quality, and support faster decision-making
• Develop and standardize estimating templates, tools, and processes to improve consistency across the business
• Provide commercial insight on contract structure, pricing strategy, and customer requirements to support growth and retention

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in HVAC service, estimating, account management, or sales
• Management or sales background with demonstrated success supporting service agreement growth and customer solutions
• Proven experience estimating HVAC preventative maintenance contracts, including scope development, pricing assumptions, and contract structure
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance programs, asset-based service models, and service agreement pricing
• Advanced Excel skills, including building pricing models, analyzing large data sets, and developing practical estimating tools
• Strong Copilot skills with the ability to use AI tools to improve analysis, productivity, and proposal development
• Ability to translate field and operational knowledge into accurate, commercially sound estimates
• Strong communication skills, commercial judgment, and the ability to work effectively with Sales, Operations, and Finance

The salary range is $75,000 to $100,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth's total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.

This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.