Estimator/drafter

Sell stone. Serve people. Have fun.
Hard work doesn’t have to feel hard. Seriously. When you work at Select Stone, you get to spend your time with talented people, work for inspiring clients and surround yourself with the most beautiful natural stone around. Sure, the pay and learning experiences are great, but trust us when we say the people here are fun. If you’re tired of the same old and are looking for an opportunity you’ll absolutely love — give us a shout.
In your role as Estimator/Drafter, reporting directly to the Senior AutoCAD drafter, you will follow detailed and sometimes complex instructions to create or modify drawings. You will work closely with the Project Coordinator and other internal stakeholders while working indirectly with clients, contractors, suppliers and other project partners to provide the information and quotes requested. You will be surrounded with an excellent team that is rallying for your success.
Practically speaking, here's what you'll do on a day-to-day basis
- Create shop drawings and tickets for architectural cut stone as required, based on project specs and drawings.
- Provide and assist Production Shop with required documents, creating profiled templates and CNC programs.
- Assist in the quotation process by doing take-offs from customer-supplied PDF architectural drawings.
- Supply customers with a bill of material, pricing and PDF drawing layout.
- Assist in on-site construction visitation to discuss take-off, drawing layouts and measurement confirmation according to customer’s satisfaction.
- Ensure projects are completed in compliance with Select Stone Supply policies and procedures, meeting any applicable laws and regulations.
- Take direction and implement into drawings and calculations to produce the final work, producing plans and technical details.
- Other duties as assigned.

The Right Fit
You have graduated from an Architectural Technician/Drafter program in an Ontario college or University. You have both been taught and used AutoCAD and can work independently in this program. You have worked with estimating platforms and your attention to detail shines here. Maybe you have some experience in the landscaping or building field and are looking for a full-time professional office experience. Or perhaps you just graduated and you are searching for new experience within your chosen career path. Wherever you come from, you’ll be a great fit if you possess the following characteristics.
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to take initiative
- Strong work ethic
- Capable of building rapport and working with co-workers and clients
- Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Process-oriented
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and in a dynamic environment

**Qualifications**:

- Graduated from a College Diploma/University Degree in Architectural Technician, Landscape Architect or a related field
- Capable of doing quantity take offs from architectural drawings
- Minimum of 1-2 years in AutoCAD
- Work experience in Plan Swift, Bluebeam or similar estimating programs
- Mastercam knowledge/experience an asset
- Capable of utilizing precision measuring instruments such as calipers and a measuring tape
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a vehicle

**What we can offer you**:
This is a full-time position ideally suited for a junior or intermediate AutoCAD drafter with estimating program experience. Typically, you’ll Monday to Friday as a fulltime team member. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

- A competitive base wage in a positive and supportive work environment
- Benefits, vacation and a two week Christmas shutdown period
- A learning opportunity with an experienced Senior Drafter and team

Select Stone Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any necessary accommodations.