Estimator

DRL Hardware and Building Supplies LTD is seeking an Estimator that can help us continue to provide a friendly and helpful experience to our customers and community. The work location will be in the Tatamagouche HHBC store, but the Estimator will assist our customers from Charman's (Wallace) HHBC, Oxford HHBC, and Tatamagouche HHBC.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
The estimator develops plans to meet customer requirements and estimates the cost of materials and labour. They develop plans and specifications for home and / or commercial construction projects and compile a list of materials from the blueprints. They may take part in sales calls, and regularly estimate the cost and quantity of materials and labour necessary for specific projects. The estimator must perform all assigned tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to support store efficiency and a high level of customer service.

**DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Develop plans and specifications for consumer and commercial customers or contractors.
- Explain the need for and the proper use of materials to the customer.
- Up-sell features and benefits to customers.
- Understand and be able to explain building code requirements to customers.
- Prepare lists of materials based upon blueprints.
- Try to accommodate the contractors’ prescribed consumer budget.
- Estimate both the material and labour requirements for projects.
- Recommend the Home Installs program.
- Supply customers and / or management with accurate estimates on a timely basis.
- Accompany outside salespeople on customer calls upon request.
- Participate in meetings, training sessions, conferences, etc., when appropriate.
- Suggest changes in rules, policies and / or procedures when you believe such changes would improve efficiency, profits, sales, overall operations, and / or morale.
- Work on special projects when they are assigned by your supervisor after determining a mutually agreeable degree of priority in the context of your other responsibilities.
- Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Education equivalent to or greater than architectural technician or post-secondary diploma in architectural technology or construction technology.
- 1 - 2 years of experience in the architectural field.
- Must have proper training in drafting, designing, estimating, and blueprint reading.
- Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and interpret information relative to the position presented in written and printed form, as well as pertinent data stated in numerical and / or statistical form to prepare designs and estimates promptly and accurately.
- Must be able to operate equipment necessary to this position, including a computer, drafting software, fax machine, telephone, etc.
- Excellent mathematical skills.

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location