Sales Assistant/Junior Designer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take detailed notes, capture site photos, and perform basic site verifications as needed.
• Communicate with vendors by preparing and sending quote requests via email.
• Attend site meetings alongside the sales team to assist with documentation and coordination.
• Ensure accurate and timely follow-up on vendor responses and maintain organized records of all correspondence.
• Create working drawings for all stages of project delivery including client approval, coordination with consultants/engineers tender submission, permit approval, construction, & as built (Post Construction)
• Develop details with design intent
• Prepare presentation drawings
• Create full sets of working drawings compliant with applicable building codes and bylaws
• Space planning
• Client Correspondence
• Order samples and create sample boards
• Development of constriction contract documents for projects of varying scope; from schematic design through to construction administration with minimal supervision
• Preparation of architectural drawings using AutoCAD; including by not limited to plans, elevations, cross-sections, wall sections, details, schedules and specifications
• Analysis of applicable building codes, by-laws and other technical documents and reports a project may be subject
• Document coordination with other disciplines, analyzing potential risks or conflicts and progressing solutions in a timely manner
• Contract administration duties including municipal approvals, shop drawing review, responding to RFI’s, site visits, field observations, reporting, etc.
• Liaising with Project Managers, lead Designers and engineers as required.
• Assist with and or managing construction administration services
• Access to vehicle for site visits, permit pick-up/drop off and client meetings

Personality and Qualifications

• You describe yourself as positive, enthusiastic and outgoing
• Must be self-motivated with strong time-management skills
• Superior organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong team work skills
• Exceptional problem solving skills and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow-through
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Creative and thoughtful attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once with minimal to no supervision
• Ability to assemble construction documents
• Knowledge of construction practices and building/finishing materials
• Strong knowledge of building technology and assembly, construction methodology, materials application and interpretation of manufacturers requirements
• Working knowledge of the Ontario building code and National Building Code