Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

- Air conditioned

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

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
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

- Estimating packages
- Take-off 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

Additional information

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
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

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