Designer Estimator

Designer – Estimator
Acton, ON
Full-Time, On-site

Reference Number: CAN-ON-ACT-081-050526

SUMMARY

As part of the National Design team with Doman Building Solutions for Engineered Wood Products (EWP) Services, the Designer/Estimator prepares take-off designs of engineered floor systems and exterior siding estimates for our customers. Products include beams, joists, columns, connectors, adhesives, rim boards, and sheathing.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Prepares professional floor design drawings, quotes, and material lists using proprietary design software.
• Consults with roof truss plants, lumber dealers, architects, engineers or builders regarding project plans and design issues or specifications as required.
• Maintains project files with pertinent information and maintain/update the design department’s job tracking system as needed
• Sizes individual structural members using our proprietary software or using product design tables.
• Specify all necessary supplied hardware and provide technical support to internal staff and/or external customers.
• Provide sales and customer support when necessary.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints.
• General knowledge of the construction industry and terminology
• Knowledge of building materials, engineered wood products, and building codes
• Ability to calculate tributary load, concentrated loads, and load transfer through a building
• Ability to resolve design problems and ability to be creative in finding solutions by communicating directly with sales, vendors and customers
• Already a user of CAD software and capable of learning new proprietary CAD software applications
• Good keyboarding skills and computer skills; very comfortable with Excel, Word, Outlook
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to communicate well graphically, orally, and in writing
• Proficient in English; bilingual (English and French) is an asset
• Able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ of experience with design work and blueprint knowledge; preferably with engineered wood products
• CAD experience is required
• Previous experience using Mitek Sapphire Structure or Supply would be preferred
• Estimating experience preferred

EDUCATION

• Civil or Architectural Technologist training or two-year college diploma in a construction-related program is required.

Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• The typical hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $62,000 annually. The base pay offered is based on geographical location and may vary depending on the applicant’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Similar positions located in other geographical locations may not necessarily receive the same salary range. The compensation information is an estimate and provided to meet with applicable provincial Pay Transparency legislation.

As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for:

• Annual incentive plan based on company performance.
• Group pension plan with employer-matching contributions
• Health benefits
• Purchase Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. stock at a discounted price

OTHER WORK-RELATED BENEFITS

• Retiree Health Benefit Plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuting expense reimbursement: 100% transit
• Education reimbursement
• Professional Development reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Scholarships for children
• Discounts on product purchases
• Annual Service Awards
  

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent, Full-time

WORK LOCATION: can be based in Acton, ON, Langley, BC, or open to other regions across Canada

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Doman does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and select candidates.
Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for
candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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