Estimator - Saskatoon, Canada - Acara Glass & Aluminum Ltd.
1 week ago
Description
Mission:
The mission for the estimator is to collect and analyze data to estimate how much it will cost to provide products and services to our customers.
After the sale and/or completion of the product or service, it's the estimators job to determine estimated versus actual costs in regards to time, materials, equipment, and labour.
This all must be done in a timely manner as there are strict deadlines associated with this job.Outcomes:
- Reach sales and profit targets set out by management
- Prepare quantity takeoffs of probable costs of time, materials, labour, and equipment
- Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work
- Attend jobsite meetings to prepare accurate estimates
- Review all contracts and accepted quotations throughout project stages and after completion
- Develop and maintain longterm relationships with all stakeholders
- Consult and communicate with project managers, installers, fabricators, architects, engineers and clients involved at all levels of a project
Competencies:
- Efficiency
- Able to produce significant output with mínimal wasted effort.
- Analytical Skills
- Able to structure and process qualitative and quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it.
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Adjust and copes with complexity and change
- Organization and Planning
- Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner
- Work Ethic
- Willingness to work hard and sometimes longer hours to get the job done
- Open to Criticism and ideas
- Solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism
- Teamwork
- Reaches out to coworkers to collaborate and understand their needs
- Intelligence
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in estimating
- Read and interpret blue prints, specifications, structural drawings, shop drawings and all schedules as to understand architectural intent
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Salary:
$55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Application question(s):
- Are you located in Saskatoon? If not, where?
- How many years of experience in glazing do you have?
Experience:
- Estimating: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
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