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Senior Mechanical / HVAC Estimator - Detroit

Ainsworth Inc
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/15/2025
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 (a GDI company) team today!

Job Summary

As the Senior Mechanical / HVAC Estimator for our Special Projects Group (SPG), you will play a fundamental role in achieving our ambitious client acquisition and revenue growth objectives. You will assist SPG’s management team by reviewing plan and spec HVAC projects, compiling accurate cost estimates, and preparing client proposals, as well as be creative in formulating cost-effective solutions to reach our clients requirements for their space.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide back of house and client facing support for the Sales Manager Chief Estimator including but not limited to:
  • Assist in overseeing 2nd team estimator’s bids & scope questions, as well as help finalizing and reviewing their proposals before submitting to client.
  • Maintain SPG’s bid lists and CRM entries accurately with timely updates.
  • Create proposals & complete RFP documents for submission to client.
  • Interact with subcontractors and vendors to verify & level their proposals
  • Develop value-engineered alternatives for client's consideration.
  • 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.
  • Complete leveling sheets, emails & attend leveling meetings at needed from our clients.

Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in the HVAC industry (with engineering or construction degree, 5 years experience required without)
  • Engineering degree or Construction Management degree preferred
  • Technical degree or associates degree in a related field will be considered
  • Individuals with HVAC or commercial construction management in the Detroit area and associated experience are welcome to apply
  • Must have excellent communication, presentation & organizational skills
  • 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

This role is also eligible to receive an annual bonus that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Salary is one component of the Ainsworth total compensation package, which includes short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, and life insurance, to name a few!

Why work at Ainsworth (a GDI company)?

Benefits

Ainsworth (a GDI company) 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, 401k 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.

Ainsworth (a GDI company) 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 (a GDI company) 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.

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