Job Description

About us

Stone Design Concepts is a small business in Ottawa, ON K1B 3V9. We are professional, agile, and our goal is to At Stone Design Concepts we strive to deliver the highest quality construction services everyday, through our motivated, dependable, and skilled employees. We are looking for an Estimator to procure profitable tile construction projects through the bidding process. This may involve meeting with potential clients to discover their needs and establish a solid business working relationship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position. .

Responsibilities:

Estimate and quote projects Establish and maintain good relationships with clients (general contractors, designers...) Communicate with suppliers and other distributors to price the specified materials and determine the availability and ETA of products Communicate with the project management team to provide support, including assisting with ordering samples for awarded projects, looking for alternate products when required Estimate material quantities including adhesives, pre-installation required preparation, and all other materials and logistics required for the installation. Prepare detailed cost sheets and project proposals, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and any additional costs related to the project. Regularly meet with project managers to go over the job costing before submitting the quote to the client. Once a project is awarded, the estimator has to organize and prepare a file that included all job's details (drawings, finishes details, take offs, cost sheets). Briefing the project manager about awarded jobs, pointing at details that should be taken into consideration in the next steps. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), of jobs in weekly commercial team meetings Project related data entry, ordering materials to warehouse and co-ordination subcontractors, and any additional costs related to the project. Regularly meet with project managers to go over the job costing before submitting the quote to the client. Once a project is awarded, the estimator has to organize and prepare a file that included all job's details (drawings, finishes details, take offs, cost sheets). Briefing the project manager about awarded jobs, pointing at details that should be taken into consideration in the next steps. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), of jobs in weekly commercial team meetings Project related data entry and co-ordination

Qualifications:

Experience in the flooring industry is necessary to qualify for this job.

At least 1 year of flooring estimation experience Knowledge of estimation software such as RFMS, Measure, Measure square and ability to learn new programs. Strong communication (both written and verbal) A team player with leadership abilities Multi-tasking and Excellent time management skills Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions Excellent mathematical skills and attention to detail. Solid understanding of measurement units, calculations, and quantity takeoffs. Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook) and Quickbooks Understanding/familiarity of the Ontario Building Code an asset Experience in construction an asset Experience interpreting blueprints Solid understanding of carpet, vinyl, tile, resilient, LVT, wood and other floor covering products along with their installation requirements
This is a full-time position offering competitive pay based on experience. Join our team and contribute to exciting construction projects while advancing your career in estimating.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ottawa, ON K1B 3V9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person