Junior Estimator (Building Materials)

Springhill Lumber Wholesale Ltd. is looking for a full time motivated Junior Estimator (Building Materials) to join our team and develop a rewarding career in the building materials industry. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Estimator. We are a well-established Manitoba-based supplier of lumber and building materials serving residential, commercial, and Ready to Move (RTM) construction projects.

If you enjoy working with construction plans, have strong attention to detail, and want to build your estimating skills, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will receive full company paid benefits after 90 days.

Why Join Springhill Lumber Wholesale Ltd.?

Springhill Lumber Wholesale Ltd. is a well-established Manitoba supplier of lumber and building materials with a reputation for quality products and exceptional customer service.

We offer a stable, team-oriented work environment where employees are valued and have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and build long-term careers. As a Junior Estimator (Building Materials), you'll work on a variety of residential, commercial, and RTM construction projects while contributing to the success of builders and contractors across Manitoba.

Rate of Pay: Depending on Experience

Responsibilities:

- Read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and construction plans.
- Prepare accurate material take-offs and cost estimates for residential, commercial, and RTM construction.
- Prepare quotations for contractors, builders, and homeowners.
- Collect all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications.
- Work closely with the sales team, customers, and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing.




- Communicate with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain pricing, product availability, and quotations.
- Process accepted quotations into orders and track revisions against the original take-off.
- Maintain current knowledge of lumber, building products, and pricing.
- Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

- 1-3 years experience in construction estimating, material take-offs, or a related field (training provided)
- Post secondary education in Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience using PlanSwift or Bluebeam Revu.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
- Knowledge of residential and commercial building envelope systems is an asset.
- Experience with Ready to Move (RTM) construction is an asset.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Reliable vehicle is required, as this is a non-bus route.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to HR at [email protected]. We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Headingley, MB R4H 1B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Bluebeam Revu: 1 year (required)
- PlanSwift: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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