Lumber & Building Materials Estimator

5 months ago

Virden, Canada Virden Home Hardware Building Centre Full time

**About us**

As one of the larger retailers in the area, Virden Home Hardware Building Centre offers long term, secure, full-time employment with competitive wages and a good benefits plan. Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest independent home improvement retailer as well as being one of the countries most recognized brands. Virden location is the top performing store in the area and we are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic people to help us improve our already thriving organization.

As an estimator, your role involves assessing construction projects, estimating costs, and presenting proposals to both existing and potential customers. You'll need strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain customer relationships, as well as a deep understanding of construction materials and methods. Collaborating with contractors and staying updated on industry trends are crucial aspects of this role. Effective communication and negotiation skills are essential for closing deals and ensuring successful project outcomes. This is a full-time position and reports directly to the owners. Extensive benefit plan comes with this position.

**Duties**:

- Build relationships with contractors.
- Business development of new customers.
- Review project plans, specifications, and other documents to prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
- Estimate material requirements from a blueprint using our specialized software program.
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to gather necessary information for estimating purposes.
- Analyze project scope and identify potential risks and opportunities
- Conduct quantity takeoffs and prepare material, labor, and equipment cost estimates
- Prepare bid proposals and present estimates to clients
- Negotiate pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive bids
- Monitor project costs throughout the construction process and provide value engineering suggestions as needed
- Assist in the preparation of project budgets and schedules
- Understand and be able to explain building code requirements to customers.
- Submit estimates personally and in a timely manner.
- Establish relationships with both existing and new customers.
- Follow up all quotes.
- Send orders for projects to our suppliers as required.
- Be creative to gain new contacts

Qualifications:

- Experience in carpentry, construction estimating or related field
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and processes
- Proficiency in using estimating software
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in estimating
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders

Note: Experience with build projects is preferred.

We offer competitive compensation packages including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Join our team and contribute to the success of our construction projects.

**Salary**: Up to $28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Virden, MB R0M 2C0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Virden, MB R0M 2C0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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