Architectural Estimator

We are looking for an experienced **Architectural Estimator** to work within our Decoustics product brand within the CertainTeed Architectural Products portfolio.

This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success

**Here’s what we do**

Since 1975, Decoustics has excelled in the custom-engineering and manufacturing of acoustical ceiling panel and wall systems. Custom-engineered ceilings showpieces in metal, felt, fiberglass, and wood. Backed by a team of collaborative professionals, CertainTeed Architectural Products provides expertise in acoustics, engineering, and innovation. Decoustics is part of the CertainTeed Architectural Products, parent company Saint-Gobain.

**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 Sales 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.

**What do you bring?**

**Required**
- 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.
- 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

**Preferred**
- Bilingual (French)

**What we offer**

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our _menu of flexible options _includes, but is not limited to:

- Hybrid work environment.
- Excellent healthcare benefits package.
- Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
- Financial Security: Competitive RRSP, Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
- Volunteer Day off: Give back to the community - each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity.
- LiveWell Program: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.
- And more
- **Why work for us?**_

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products _make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home_.

We look forward to hearing from everyone but please note that due to the volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for next steps will be contacted.
- 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 Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance