Estimator/account Manager

3 weeks ago


Nepean, Canada Westboro Flooring and Decor Full time

About Us

Westboro Flooring & Décor has been providing the Ottawa area with flooring and window coverings in the commercial, new housing, residential and institutional markets since 1962. Our 2nd generation’s family-owned, and operated business has grown and diversified over the years to become one of the largest flooring companies in the Ottawa region with two locations (Ottawa & Kingston).

Job purpose:
The Estimator & Account Manager will be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of estimates, including materials and labor for projects for our Retail, Commercial, and Builder divisions. In addition, they will be required to communicate with Home builders and/or Commercial clients for information and clarification, preparing orders from client selections selections and purchase orders, and ensuring all paperwork is complete and accurate before hand-off to Production department.

Duties and responsibilities:

- Interpret and obtain all pertinent information from scopes of work, project drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation
- Prepare accurate take-offs by hand/on paper and using RFMS Measure software from Home Builder and/or Commercial drawings/plans.
- Prepare estimates for sales staff as required.
- Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
- Prepare quotes, proposals and final tender documents for submission to clients in order to meet tender submission deadline requirements.
- Follow-Up on all quotes and proposals to determine outcome and/or provide more assistance
- Maintenance of lead lists.
- Attend pre-tender and/or construction site meetings when required.
- Communicate directly with Home Builders and Commercial clients, building a strong relationship with them.
- Prospect new business, expand reach and maximize sales volume by growing existing business and developing new relationships
- Provide accurate and timely price requests from clients.
- Prepare and price upgrade packages for builders, gathering samples, and helping maintain design centers where required.
- Transfer all material and installation instructions from client selections/finish schedules to Order Entry, ensuring accuracy of all details and quantities.
- Maintain files of working documents for each client and/or project as a back-up for estimates, including current information on prices from suppliers and installers.
- Keep up-to-date on the wide selection of flooring and window covering products we have to offer, the benefits and warranties of each, new trends, installation methods, etc.
- Attend periodic product and sales training when applicable

Qualifications:

- Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings
- Detail orientated with a high degree of organization
- Excellent time management, organizational, and follow up skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, especially when facing bid deadlines
- Strong computer skills, including advance excel skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and written
- Positive attitude, team player
- An understanding of flooring and building homes is considered an asset
- Knowledge of construction contract requirements, estimating, and bid documents
- Completion of diploma or post-secondary education in a construction related discipline is preferred - however equivalent experience will be considered
- Valid driver's license and personal vehicle may be required.

Working conditions:
This job operates mainly in an office environment with little travel. May also include periodic visits to client offices, worksites, industry gatherings, design centers, etc.

Safety equipment will be required when visiting work sites (employee is responsible to provide their own safety footwear) and may require walking on uneven surfaces. Site conditions vary.

This job will require managing tight deadlines with overtime sometimes required.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nepean, ON K2E 7K3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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