Project Estimator

Responsibilities:

- Interprets tender specifications, tender drawings, and prepares proposals for submission;
- Performs quantity take-offs and prepares estimates for change orders and change directives;
- Familiarity with analyzing sub trade quotes;
- Track the progress and quality of work being performed by workers and sub-contractors;
- Assists contractors with their information/product requirements in the store or over the telephone;
- Builds professional relationships with contractors;
- Processes the sale as per policy, including explaining cash or financing options for the customer, locates product on the computer;
- Coordinates deliveries in a timely, professional manner with drivers and yard staff;
- Monitors inventory levels, performs inventory counts, and highlights inventory concerns. Makes recommendations to resolve stock outs and/or move excess stock through the system;
- Resolves contractor complaints and objections including investigating, interpreting policy, and taking the appropriate action to ensure customer satisfaction;
- Participate & organize special events for contractors;
- Performs other duties as requested by the Service Manager.

Qualifications:

- Proven sales record;
- Minimum 3 years of work experience selling building materials and working in construction industry;
- Must have experience reading blueprints;
- Self-motivated, initiate sales tasks without assignment;
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple contractor accounts;
- Great communication and interpersonal skills to be able to assess customer requirements and make recommendations;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Flexible availability based on store needs (includes days, evenings and weekends);
- Computer skills and researching capabilities an asset;
- Ability to work with others in a team-oriented environment.

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

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 1 year (required)
- Construction: 1 year (preferred)
- Building Materials: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location