Estimator

5 months ago

Waterloo, Canada RIVERSIDE MILLWORK GROUP INC Full time

Are you ready for change, challenge, and opportunity?

Riverside Millwork Group is a forward-thinking group of companies built upon a solid foundation of values that we continue to live by every day. Our core values empower us to build great careers, create solutions to problems, and do meaningful work through contributing to building the communities that surround us. Ultimately, we strive to provide individuals with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential and celebrate the strengths in our differences.

Since 2005 Riverside has been supplying homeowners and builders with the finished products that make a house a home. Our suite of millwork products includes interior and exterior wood doors, interior mouldings, door hardware, closet organizers, custom millwork solutions, and millwork installations.

As one of Canada's fastest growing companies, we are looking to give the right individual an opportunity to excel within our organization. We are seeking an experienced **Estimator** to join our team in **Waterloo, ON** and contribute to the success of our organization.

**Essential Functions**:

- Estimate Preparation_:

- Complete take-offs and estimate the quantity of trim, doors, door hardware, shelving, and other materials required for commercial and residential projects, ensuring all project scope considerations have been addressed.
- Review construction documents and analyze blueprint specifications to determine accurate estimated costs.
- Create, assemble, and finalize estimates.
- Consult with Riverside sales representatives, clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effective cost reductions, and resolve issues.
- Tendering:_
- Act as the main point of contact in the assembly and submission of contract bids.
- Prepare bid packages for tender requests.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to establish accurate timelines and scheduling.
- Track quote requests and the status of submitted tenders.
- Cost Data and Databases:_
- Assist in estimating database maintenance.
- Proactively gather and store cost data from potential, current, and completed projects.
- Other:_
- Review contracts for awarded jobs.
- Analyze and determine the scope of work for upcoming jobs and potential assignments.
- Foster good working relationships with subcontractors, customers, vendors, and other partners.
- Receive all customer specifications including floor plans, elevations, and construction notes from relevant parties, and request any missing information from representatives prior to initiating project coordination.
- Liaise with relevant parties to ensure required payment terms for each project are satisfied prior to requesting purchasing or production of projects.
- Prepare turnover packages for other departments.
- Relay all project specifications to internal supply chain team (purchasing, manufacturing, scheduling) within adequate time frames for completion.
- Troubleshoot issues to provide solutions and escalating problems as appropriate where solutions cannot be found.
- Compliance with Riverside policies, Health and Safety Program, and Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment: Office.

Tools: Computer, Scanner, Photocopiers, Calculator, Phone.

**Job Specifications**:

- Completion of post-secondary education in civil or construction engineering technology or equivalent work experience in interior building materials and residential industry experience and product knowledge.
- 4+ years experience in estimating and contract bid completion.
- Working knowledge of construction schedules and deadlines.
- Proficiency with MS office.
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu takeoff considered an asset.
- Knowledge of general cost estimating principles.
- Knowledge of CIQS standards is preferred.
- Knowledge of general construction methods.
- Ability to read drawings, specifications, studies, and reports.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Mathematical skills.
- Ability to read and write.
- High attention to detail.
- High organizational skills.
- Stress tolerance.
- Analytical thinking.
- Problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Time management skills.
- Possesses initiative and persistence.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work independently and cooperate with others.
- Ability to communicate with other departments.
- Ability to think critically.
- Adaptability/flexibility.

**Compensation**:

- Excellent compensation, salary commensurate with experience.
- Paid vacation.
- Comprehensive Group Health coverage for you and your family.
- RRSP with company matching.
- Company events.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Riverside Millwork Group will provide individual accommodation where needed, keeping in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process

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