Estimator - Lake Country Co-op @ Homes Prince Albert
1 month ago
What you’ll do:
• Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, values, and safety principles to make a difference in members lives, with a strong customer focused approach
• Provide accurate and timely estimates following current building practices and codes for custom new homes, RTM homes, agricultural buildings and garages
• Perform material take-offs from working drawings on projects
• Provide Legendary Service at all touch points through various communication channels
• Consistently work within the 5% accuracy tolerance base on information provided
• Distribute job-specific plans to trades for pricing, receive and review quotes
• Compare price increases/decreases and review all variances between original budget and Purchase Order (PO) amounts to provide explanation and report errors/provide corrective action to prevent future duplication of variance
• Prepare for job release to field for construction start and release job POs on a timely basis
• Review customer change order requests for pricing
• Update and maintain base model pricing and option databases
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of products offered by the location
• Adhere to the Safety Management and Asset Protection systems, policies, procedures, records, and training requirements and lead this program by example
• Embody our values of Honesty, Innovation, Responsibility, and Respect
• Other duties as assigned
Who you will work with:
The Team: Reporting to the Director, Home and Building Solutions. You will collaborate with a team of professionals including the Sales Team Leader, Estimating Team Leader, RTM Construction Lead, New Home Construction Lead, Residential Installations Lead, Ag Installations Lead, on this fun and passionate team to cultivate a culture of collaboration and customer focus.
The Community: Lake Country Co-op is in one of the best areas for hunting, fishing, and outdoor experiences in Western Canada. It is a short drive to Prince Albert National Park that has over 1,500 lakes to visit and countless activities and events to choose from The city of Prince Albert has several parks and recreational activities as well. From Little Red River Park to The Mann Art Gallery, Alfred Jenkins Field House, and EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, there is fun-filled activities for the entire family. No matter the season, there is endless adventure possibilities within an hour’s drive, making Prince Albert like no other place in Canada
Why it matters:
Our Lake Country Co-op team provides a range of products and services to support our 54,680 member-owners in 20 different communities. Through the work that we do and annual sales of over $700 million we help to build, fuel, feed and grow our communities together.
Who you are:
You are looking for a Career in Home and Building Construction, Estimating, and Customer Service and you:
• Have previous Building Material, Construction, and Project Estimating experience relating to both residential and commercial; previous new home construction experience would be an asset
• Have knowledge of residential construction and can read, understand, and interpret construction documents, plans, drawings, and specifications
• Are well organized and can work independently, or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Work well under pressure and are savvy with balancing and meeting multiple strict deadlines
• Have strong oral and written communication skills and communicate effectively using multiple communication channels
• Are goals driven, attentive to detail, and hold precision and accuracy as core values
• Are available to work a flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends
• Have knowledge of computer estimating software or similar systems
• Must be able to fulfill physical job requirements – manual labour is required
• Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe) knowledge is required
• A Valid driver’s license (class 5 minimum) is required
What we offer:
• Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including flex days and a flexible spending account, and an employer matched pension plan at one of Saskatchewan’s largest companies
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation
• Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to provide an exceptional experience to customers and members to enhance the success and vibrancy of our communities, delivering profits back, and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at .
If you share our commitment to our communities combined with a fresh, innovative vision for our future, we invite you to apply online or send your resume to Rebecca Craig, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at by May 24, 2024. Team members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they apply. (If you have People Forward access, please apply online with reference to position #2024-029. Visit HR Self Service under “system links” on the HUB. Click on the Co-op logo to visit your home page and then select “Current Jobs.”)
Internal applicants must apply by May 14, 2024.
We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us at All information received will be kept confidential.
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