Redriver Lumber Ltd.

Estevan, SK

Redriver Lumber Ltd.

Estevan, SK

contractors estimator

Estevan, SK (view on map)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Estimating
• Retail business
• Retail service establishment
• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Sell merchandise
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Order merchandise
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Organize and maintain inventory

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Residential construction
• Contractors

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window

Area of specialization

• Retail store

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive
• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance