Estimator (Trade Shows)

Kubik; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubik is seeking an Estimator to join our Canada-based team in Mississauga. You will prepare estimates for branded environments from sketches or designs and work with minimal supervision to ensure quality results.

As an Estimator, you will attend pre-tender meetings, perform takeoffs, analyze tenders, consult with vendors and support project teams to deliver accurate, timely quotes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in branded environments, trade show, retail store fixtures, construction or corporate interiors.
• Ability to read blueprints and a working knowledge of standard display building materials and techniques.
• Experience in millwork and woodworking.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend all pre-tender meetings to prepare accurate estimates.
• Prepare takeoffs/estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment.
• Prepare and follow-up on quotations and advise on tendering procedures.
• Consult with vendors regarding pricing.
• Identify the most effective way to produce/fabricate the product.
• Establish tendering process and set up cost monitoring reporting and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of product suppliers.
• Communicate with Project Managers, Account Managers and others involved in the project.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Millwork/woodworking

MS Office

Plans & specifications reading

Multi-tasking in fast-paced team

Job description

We are Storytellers, Builders, Dreamers, and Doers.

Are you an Estimator looking to take the next step in your career? We are looking for an Estimator who thrives in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

As an Estimator you will play an integral part in preparing estimates for branded environments from high level sketches or detailed designs. It's essential that you can work with minimal supervision while being professional, self-directed and committed to quality work.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Attend all pre-tender meetings to prepare accurate estimates.
• Prepare takeoffs/estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment.
• Prepare and follow-up on quotations and advise on tendering procedures (including examination and analyzing of tenders).
• Consult with vendors (internal and external) regarding pricing.
• Identify the most effective way to produce/fabricate the product.
• Establish and maintain tendering process and set up cost monitoring reporting and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of product suppliers.
• Consult and communicate with Project Managers, Account Managers and others involved in the project.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant experience in the branded environments, trade show, retail store fixtures, construction or corporate interiors.
• Ability to read blueprints and a working knowledge of standard display building materials and techniques
• Experience in millwork and woodworking.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please send all inquiries regarding accommodations to [e-mail]. Be sure to include your name, the job you are interested in, and the accommodation you are seeking.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those applicants who are to be considered will be contacted.

We’ve got amazing individuals with unique backgrounds, skill sets, and capabilities and we take great pride in the value that our diversity, varying perspectives, and collaboration bring.

Diversity and inclusivity run deep in us, ultimately building a team whose strengths and capabilities form the solid foundation of our approach: Omni-channel experiential strategy.

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