Junior Estimator
2 weeks ago
**Position: Junior Estimator (Great opportunity for aspiring students)**
**Available: temporary, contract - April to September**
**Salary Range: $20-22/hour**
**Location: On site**
Nuform Building Technologies Inc. (NUFORM) specialize in a line of revolutionary building systems. We are looking for a Junior Estimator, who is eager to use their knowledge learned in school to join us with continuous innovation, research, and development. We are a quality-driven company focused on improving construction efficiency while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
**Job Profile**
- Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools immediately to your supervisor.
- Record and/or report product damage/nonconformities to your supervisor as required.
- Comply with Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
- Participate and contribute to effective production efficiency.
- Estimate projects for clients and distributors.
- Provide clients with various options on using the product effectively in their projects.
- Provide cost comparison(s) for various product(s).
- Track estimates provided in order to review actual cost of projects versus estimates provided.
- Work with the sales team to create project proposals.
- Communicate with administrative and management staff as required.
- Perform compulsory overtime as necessary and in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your manager.
**Mandatory requirements**:
- BA/ BS degree, Architectural Technologist **(First year students, please apply)**:
- Working knowledge of construction drawings, processes and scheduling.
- Good understanding of the construction industry and terminology is required.
- Able to read architectural / engineering drawings.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You are exceptional at problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- You have the ability to understand and analyze information effectively.
- You excel in a fast paced environment with deadlines.
- You are well versed in Auto CAD, Excel and Word.
**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months
**Salary**: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Application question(s):
- Can you walk me through the process you would follow to estimate the cost of a construction project?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-04-12
Expected start date: 2024-04-15