EWP Designer Estimator

Doman Building Materials Group Ltd • Acton, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the National Design team with Doman Building Solutions for Engineered Wood Products (EWP) Services, the EWP 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• 3 years’ of experience with design work and blueprint knowledge; preferably with engineered wood products.
• CAD experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
• Previous experience using Mitek Sapphire Structure or Supply would be preferred.
• Estimating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree