POSITION SUMMARY:
Maintain new and existing accounts for developers/builders as determines by the Sales Manager. The Estimator will be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. Prepare estimates and present tenders for projects by gathering information and analyzing proposal requirements as determined by the Sales Manager. He/she will be tasked with preparing and maintaining a list of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors, and establishing unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts. This individual's accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business, as under-estimates may cause significant financial losses and over-estimates may result in the inability to win bids. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
- Maintain and establish customer relationships to ensure mutual satisfaction.
- Provide clients with up to date product knowledge to promote the sale of favorable products and materials, as directed by the Sales Manager.
- Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general tender work.
- Identify labor, material and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, related documents and travel to jobsites to gather information.
- Prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Advise on proposal procedures to follow.
- Work closely with purchaser to ensure inventory levels are sufficient for current and upcoming projects.
- Study and analyze proposals received.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Keep Sales Manager apprised of current and new projects, and up to date with potential conflicts and areas of concern.
- Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists.
- Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
- Submit completed tender documents to the Sales Manager for approval.
- Retail sales
- Saturdays when required
- Participate in team meetings and training as required by Supervisor
- Complete all paperwork as required by Sales Manager
- Other duties as required by Management
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
- (5) Years of experience in cost estimation.
- Experience with Auto-CAD
- Ability to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints and as-builds.
- Mathematical skills and analytical skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
- Time management skills.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.
- Client service and public interaction skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision.
- Collaborative in dealing with customers and fellow employees.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.
- Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Spend long periods of time in an office setting, sitting using office equipment and computers
- Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when on production floor- safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection
- May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. of supplies or materials from time to time
What are the Perks?
- Corporate Discounts
- Company Events
- Company Shirts and Hats/Toques
- Company supplied Safety boots and other required PPE
- Training Reimbursement Program
- Benefits
- Employee of the Month Program and other incentive programs
- A company culture that is focused on the well-being of employees and their Health and Safety (we hold monthly tool talks regarding a health & safety topic)
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Commitment to Inclusivity and Accessibility
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Stonex Granite and Quartz Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive hiring process for all interested applicants, regardless of race, creed, origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation and identity, gender, age, family status, disability and any other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Furthermore, Stonex Granite and Quartz Inc. commits to providing an accessible hiring process for all those individuals who live with different abilities as defined by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Should you require accommodation to participate in this hiring process, please contact Human Resources and we will do our best to meet your individual needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid Ontario drivers license?
Experience:
- Estimating: 1 year (required)
- Retail sales: 2 years (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
