Job Description

Company Overview

Bluewater Home Hardware Building Centre is a locally owned building supply store dedicated to serving the Sarnia-Lambton community. Since 1983, we have provided home builders, renovators, and the general public with all their home improvement needs. We provide industry leading customer service while creating a positive environment that fosters teamwork and growth.

Summary

We are looking to fill a Lead Estimator role, whereby the successful candidate will act as the primary material estimator of residential construction for our road sales team, including providing engineered floor designs. If you are passionate about the residential construction industry, enjoy being a lead contributor and appreciate an environment with strong teamwork this is your opportunity.

This position includes health and dental benefits, the ability to work remotely from time to time and very competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities

- Maintain strong communication with the Sales Team and Ownership

- Provide accurate material take-offs from various construction plans (blueprint, sketch, list, email etc.)

- Design and develop engineered floor systems using certified software

- Create shop drawings for custom metal connectors (i.e. Simpson Strong-Tie, MiTek) and other special material products

- Understanding of building codes, by-laws and construction requirements

- Prepare permit-ready construction drawings in coordination with municipal requirements

- Act as primary consultant for sales staff and contractors related to products materials used in the design and take-off process, while recommending products that may improve the project

- Problem solve with sales team potential replacement materials, design obstacles or other issues as they arise

- Conduct site visits, coordinate supplier deliveries, guide the installation sequence and placement for a seamless project

- Maintain organized and structured filling system, including shared drives, for back-up and easy access by involved parties

- Foster strong working relationships with vendors for special order products and material specs

- Be an engaged team member, providing product knowledge assistance to staff, sharing new leads and working towards the ultimate success of our customers

- Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multi projects and meet deadlines

- Other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

- At least 2 years in related estimating, material take-off capacity

- Architectural Technology Diploma or equivalent field experience

- Strong math and computer skills

- Capable to do complete house take-off, including framing, windows, roofing, decks, drywall etc

- Fosters team work, strong communication skills and leadership by example

- Ability to work on site and remotely if required

- Positive, hard-working and honest approach to your career

- works well under pressure during busy times.

We look forward to making as much as a positive impact on your career as you will with our team. Thanks for taking the time to review our positing.at Bluewater Home Hardware Building Centre!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Store discount Vision care Wellness program
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Construction estimating: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sarnia, ON N7S 1P5

Application deadline: 2025-05-30