Estimator

**Our company**:
For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process -- from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.

As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

**Role and Objectives**:
The Estimator, under the direction of the Director of Manufacturing, Planning & Strategy, is responsible for ensuring accurate estimations on Mass Timber Projects. The Estimator will support the Sales Team and Director of Manufacturing in reviewing construction documents to develop understanding of scope requirements and prepare compliant budget and tender proposals while performing detailed quantity takeoffs for mass timber, lumber, steel connectors and fasteners.

**Responsibilities**:

- Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Build 3D geometry models off of structural/architectural drawings for use in producing estimates.
- Solicit supply pricing and develop a solid understanding of products available in the market.
- Review tenders and bid requests to ensure scopes of work match proposals.
- Develop budgets using preliminary design documents.
- Attend design assist meetings and provide feedback to improve design or constructability of Mass Timber projects.
- Follow-up and track quoted project work.
- Provide options to project team on how to modify designs to improve pricing.
- Use provided load calculations to determine material grades and connection types.
- Review addendums to see if scope of work has changed and determine its effect on project pricing.
- Review quote requests to determine if projects are worth pursuing.
- Put together quote documents laying out all pricing and relevant information.
- Put together tender packages.
- Other duties as requested or required.

**Requirements**:

- Post-secondary education in Civil Technology or Construction Technology
- 2 years’ experience in project management and/or estimating an asset.
- Technical school education is an asset.
- Ability to read and understand architectural and structural drawings.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Excel, Project, and estimate takeoff software such as Onscreen Takeoff or Bluebeam
- Experience with CADwork, Rhino, Revit, or other 3D design software would be an asset.

**Work Conditions**:

- Overtime as required.
- Very occasional exposure to dust, noise, and fumes if entering production facility.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment may be required - when entering production facility, for example. (PPE may include hard-hat, safety boots, etc.)
- Desk work, with interruptions and an expectation of ability to refocus quickly.

**How to apply**:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

**About our Kootenay home**:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
- **Equal opportunity commitment**:_
- Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law._
- Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accorda