Estimator - Red Deer - Central Alberta Co-op

Do you have a hands-on personality and a keen eye for detail? We are looking for a full-time Estimator to join our team at the Red Deer Home Centre. Full-time: 40 hours/week. Benefit eligible after 3 months. If you are coming from out of province, please remember you need to have AB Health coverage to be covered by our plan provider.  Availability requirements: Weekdays and weekends -mornings, afternoons and evenings. Responsibilities: Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, or computer aided drawings and provide customers with estimates outlining the overall building material requirements. Suggest changes to construction plans where building code,structural integrity or efficiency may be a concern, Support the tendering process, providing quantities, costing/pricing and descriptive information associated to the overall building project. Provide product recommendations to improve design quality, efficiency and structural integrity as needed, Develop and maintain a Vendor Reference Database to track and specify material specific information (product availability, unit cost, lead times), and research alternative vendors where specialty goods are needed, Develop and maintain relationships with Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, Draftsperson/Designers, Material Vendors, Trades, Local Coops, Local Home Builder/Contractor Association(s), and stay abreast of Industry trends, Site Visits/Outside Sales experience. Qualifications: 1 – 3 years of relevant experience Valid Driver's Licence is a requirement - must provide an acceptable driver's abstract upon hire Total Rewards: Loyalty Discount Program Employee and Family Assistance program Team Member Volunteer program Long Term Service Awards Career and development opportunities Central Alberta Co-op is proud to offer a supportive working environment based on our Brand Values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Community. We are pleased to offer a competitive salary, the opportunity for advancement and personal growth and benefits, depending on employment status. We are COR certified and committed to providing our team members and customers a safe working and shopping environment. This posting will remain open for a minimum of 1 week to March 11, 2024 and then open until filled.  Please upload a cover letter, resume, and three references.  Successful candidates must provide their Social Insurance Number before their first shift. We appreciate your interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.