Architectural Estimator

**The Role**
We are looking for an **Architectural Estimator** to work within** **the CertainTeed Architectural Products portfolio.

This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success This is a contract position (12-18 months)

**What’s the Job**

Our Estimating team uses architectural drawings and specification documents to provide quotations and sales support for wood ceilings and wall grille and panel products. This work is performed by working closely with a team of experienced Independent Manufacturing Reps, GC’s and Distributors. 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.
- 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.
- 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.

**Requirements** What do you bring?**

Required
- Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Architecture, Construction Technology or equivalent technical field required.
- 5 years of experience in an estimating role in the Architectural, construction or manufacturing industry.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, BlueBeam or On-Screen Take-Off Software.
- 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.

**Preferred**
- Bilingual (French)

**About Us** 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.

CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain - the world’s largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. Saint-Gobain group is leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We’re proud to that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as on the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

**For 113 years, CertainTeed has been synonymous with quality, trust, innovation, and service. Our team designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions in the construction and building materials market. CertainTeed’s broad product offering includes insulation, ceilings, roofing, siding, fence, railing, deck, exterior trim, and gypsum board products. We provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. Our offerings incorporate and promote the wellbeing for each of us and we are**

**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: CAN00330