Architectural Estimator Contract 12-18 Months

1 week ago

Woodbridge, Canada Saint Gobain Full time

**WHY DO WE NEED YOU?**
We are looking for an experienced **Architectural Estimator** to work within**the CertainTeed Architectural Products portfolio.

**What’s the Job**

We work closely with a team of experienced outside sales professionals, GC’s and, distributors and our role is to provide estimating support to that team by developing project quotations, and onboarding projects successfully won.

As a professional estimator you will use product knowledge, skill, intuition, and teamwork to ensure product solutions are well defined, cost assumptions are accurate, and service offerings are sold with strong margins, a well-organized process, and a positive customer experience at all levels. On the day to day this looks like:

- Review architectural drawings/RCP’s and identify material scope across all product lines.
- Determine and document criteria relating to acoustical performance, fire rating, LEED, Well, FSC, VOC, EPD’s and any other project specific testing requirements.
- Accurately assess all factors of project scope which may affect cost, including probable scope which may have been left out or is unspecified.
- Where required, value engineer to ensure maximum chance of success.
- Collect and analyze data in to improve estimate quality as applies to the time, materials and labor required to manufacture a product or provide a service.
- Coordinate quotation strategy with Estimating Manager as needed.
- Ensure timely completion of estimates and submit quote/BID documents to all potential bidders for future follow up.
- Work with client/Manager to coordinate quotation, negation, and closeout strategy.
- Prepare submittals, sample and testing requirements consistently clarifying delivery schedule issues or timeline issues to project/client team.

**_ _**

**IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?** What do you bring?**
- Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Architecture, Construction Technology or equivalent technical field required.
- 5-10 years of experience in an estimating role in the Architectural, construction or manufacturing industry.
- Extensive experience estimating in a custom product environment, including custom wood products.
- Experience working with Salespeople, GCs and distributors within the North American construction market.
- Understanding of commercial construction and bidding process.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural drawings.
- Ability to interpret/anticipate project compliance criteria such as LEED, FSC, VOC, EPD, CSA and ASTM
- Strong independent problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with customers according to tight deadlines and in a rapidly changing environment.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, BlueBeam or On-Screen Take-Off Software.
- A track record of success that you’re excited to tell us about

**LEGAL STATEMENT**
Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Job Reference: CAN01579

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