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Designer Estimator- EWP
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EWP Designer - Estimator
Kelowna, Langley, Blainville, Edmonton, or Acton 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 EWP Designer/Estimator prepares take-off designs of engineered floor and roof systems 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 technical design software and capable of learning new proprietary 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
2 years of experience with design work and blueprint knowledge; preferably with engineered wood products. Technical design/drawing experience required. Previous experience using Mitek Sapphire Structure or Supply would be considered an asset. EWP estimating experience is an asset.
EDUCATION
Architectural Technologist training or equivalent 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: This role is on-site and can be based in Kelowna, Langley, Blainville, Edmonton, or Acton 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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About Doman Building Materials Group Ltd
Doman attributes its tremendous growth over the past 20 years to its skilled, dedicated, and inspired employees. We operate with a flat organizational structure. This means we can quickly adapt to any changes or employee suggestions.
As a company that advocates transparent business practices for customers, we operate with the same principles for our employees. With our established processes, employees know what to expect and can access information in one central location. To help establish and grow our company culture, our Core Doman Expectations policy creates the foundation for expected levels of behavior that embody an excellent CanWel employee in terms of professionalism, disposition, and demeanour.
We are committed to earning the right every day to be the distribution firm of choice by customers, suppliers, thereby creating value for our shareholders.
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