Project Estimator

eBrandon; Minnedosa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail cooperative in Manitoba is seeking a Project Estimator to provide estimates and consultation for building projects. The ideal candidate will have strong customer relationship skills, 3-6 years of experience, and completion of estimating courses. The role requires collaboration with team members and a focus on customer service, with competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental

Employer-contributed pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Team Member Purchase Rebate Program

Volunteer Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–6 years of related experience in project estimating.
• Construction experience is an asset.
• Willingness to work rotational weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimates, consultation, and advice for building projects.
• Design kitchen layouts and generate quotes.
• Collaborate with the Home Centre team to meet brand standards.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cabinetry design

Education

Completion of Levels 1 & 2 project estimating course

Job description

Project Estimator

Location: Home Centre, Minnedosa, MB

Heritage Co-op is a cooperative that serves Western Canadians. With over 500 Team Members, we provide products and services across Brandon, Minnedosa, Wawanesa, Erickson, Rivers, Sandy Lake and Strathclair. Our locations include Gas Bars, Food Stores, Home Centres, Bulk Petroleum and Agro sites. To learn more about who we are, visit www.heritageco-op.crs.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Director of Operations – Food & Energy, the Project Estimator is responsible for providing estimates, consultation, and advice to Customers for building projects. This includes interpreting client input, documentation, specifications and design drawings to determine the costing and selling price associated with building materials and manufactured components of the project. The role supports the values, vision, mission and brand of Heritage Co-op.

Key Job Responsibilities include:

• Build strong customer relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, building inspectors, design professionals, material vendors, trades, local Co‑ops, local home builder/contractor associations and stay abreast of industry trends.
• Provide information, assistance and exceptional customer service.
• Design kitchen layouts and generate quotes.
• Collaborate with the Home Centre team to meet or exceed Heritage Co‑op Brand standards.
• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, or computer‑aided drawings and provide estimates, outlining overall material requirements and recommending changes when building code, structural integrity or efficiency may be a concern.
• Support tendering processes; provide quantities, costing and information associated with the overall building project.
• Provide leadership and expertise for in‑house project planning.
• Monitor building material inventory levels, forecast requirements and order accordingly.
• Maintain safe and efficient operations while adhering to policies, procedures and standards.

Who You Are

• You have a minimum of 3–6 years of related experience.
• Completion of Levels 1 & 2 project estimating course.
• Construction experience is an asset.
• You can identify issues and problem‑solve.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and extensive customer service experience.
• You have cabinetry design experience.
• Proven effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Drafting and design courses are an asset.
• Willing to work rotational weekends.

Process close date: December 1st, 2025

We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. Please reach out to the Human Resources team to discuss your needs if you require accommodation.

What We Offer

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including Group Life Insurance, Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental, and an employer‑contributed pension plan matched at 6% of salary.

Inclusive Work Environment: We embrace diversity and inclusion and work to create a workplace as diverse as the communities we serve. All are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Professional Development: Sponsors learning opportunities to grow, develop and foster teamwork and innovation.

Additional offerings include Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), and a Team Member Fitness Rebate up to $100 per year.

At Heritage Co‑op, we strive to be an employer of choice by creating a culture that our Team Members want to be a part of and supporting a healthy work‑life balance.