Project Estimator

Pembina Consumers Co-op (2000) Ltd.; Souris; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Paid sick and vacation time

Competitive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension

Job summary

Pembina Co-op in Souris, MB is seeking a Project Estimator at our Home & Building Centre. You will interpret client input and drawings to determine costs for building materials and components, delivering expert estimates and guidance to customers.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, on-site problem solving, and collaboration with the Centre team to uphold Pembina Co-op’s brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience; preference for candidates involved in building homes.
• Construction experience is an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and extensive customer service experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building strong customer relationships with contractors, material vendors, trades, and local associations; staying abreast of industry trends.
• Actively visits job sites to meet customer needs and provide information, assistance, and exceptional service.
• Collaborate with the Home & Building Centre team to meet Pembina Co-op brand standards.
• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, or CAD drawings and provide estimates of building material requirements and costs.
• Support tendering processes by providing quantities and costing for the overall project.
• Maintain safe and efficient operations in line with policies and standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Estimator experience

Construction knowledge

Job description

Pembina Co-op - Souris, MB
Souris, MB, CAN

Description

Pembina Co-op is accepting applications for a Project Estimator at our Home & Building Centre located in Souris, MB.

Who we are:

Co-op is a different kind of business.As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. With over 175 Team Members, Pembina Co-op serves 15 communities including Souris, Minto, Glenboro, Baldur, Cypress River, Mariapolis, Manitou, Pilot Mound, Crystal City, St. Leon, St. Claude, Homewood, Notre Dame, Oakbank and Swan Lake. Our locations include Gas Bar, Cardlock, Food Stores, Home Centres, Bulk Petroleum and Agro sites. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.pembinaco-op.crs .

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Building Materials Manager, the Project Estimator is responsible for providing estimates, consultation, and advice to Customers for building projects by interpreting client input, documentation, specifications, and design drawings to determine the costing and selling price associated to the building materials and manufactured components of the project. Execute tasks which align with the values, vision, mission, and brand of Pembina Co-op.

Pembina Co-op Vision & Values:

Our vision is “To positively impact our communities” and we are guided by these four values:

• People– Respect for others in every action and decision.
• Integrity– Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
• Excellence– Striving to do what is best, not just what is easy.
• Responsibility– Owning our actions and their impact.

Key Job Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for building strong customer relationships with, and delivering solutions to; contractors, material vendors, trades, local home builder/contractor associations, and staying abreast of industry trends.
• Responsible for actively making on-site visits to meet customer needs/expectations. Provide information, assistance, and exceptional customer service.
• Work collaboratively with the Home & Building Centre team to meet or exceed Pembina Co-op Brand standards.
• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, or computer aided drawings and provide estimates, outlining the overall building material requirements.
• Support tendering processes; providing quantities, costing, and information associated to the overall building project.
• Maintain safe and efficient operations while adhering to policies, procedures, and standards.

Who you are:

• You have a minimum of 5 years of related experience; preference will be given to candidates directly involved in building homes.
• Construction experience is an asset.
• You have the ability to identify issues and problem solve.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and extensive customer service experience.
• You have proven effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You have the ability to work independently as well as part of a Team.

Why work with us:

• Work-Life Balance:Paid sick and vacation time
• Financial Perks:A competitive Compensation and Benefit Package:Our Team Members receive competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental and an employer-contributed pension plan, matched at 6% of salary.
• Growth Opportunities: We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
• Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we're working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

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