scaffolding

Estimator

Ottawa, Ontario · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

Cold OutreachCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

Who is Northstar: Northstar Access is the leading provider of safe, temporary access solutions to construction and industrial markets across Canada.
Since 2012, Northstar has expanded from its original location in Southern Ontario, and now operates from 6 branches across Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and Alberta, employing more than 400 experienced professionals.
This position is responsible for being the primary point-of-contact for key projects throughout the project life-cycle.

We provide end-to-end service (design, engineering, delivery, installation, rental, and sales), and our growing list of products include scaffolding, shoring, swing stages, edge protection, material hoists, and mast climbing work platforms.

Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision under tight time constraints
Full-face respirators may be required for extended periods
Stooping, knelling, crawling, and crouching is required occasionally
Exposure to vibrations may occur and may be required to wear hearing protection devices

In addition to the base salary, the role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes paid vacation days, paid sick days, paid flexible diversity day, comprehensive health, dental and vision plan, retirement plan with co

An Estimator is responsible for establishing new business relationships within the construction industry, creating sales opportunities, and estimating/quoting those opportunities.
This position develops business opportunities and leading company growth, with a primary mandate focused on adding and developing new customer relationships.
All applications are assessed by our HR team.
We do not utilize artificial intelligence or automated filtering systems at any stage of our recruitment process.
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)
Canvas and develop new accounts and explore new areas of business in Ottawa
Secure opportunities with on-site decision-makers
Establish relationships and maintain contact with accounts
Cold calling to generate new leads and client accounts with large general contractors and small builders alike, follow up and close
Preparation of proposals, quotations and contracts (i.e., estimating)
Determine construction obstacles that may increase the project cost in advance; ability to make alternative recommendations
Service as the primary "point of contact" for customers during project execution, serving customer needs and requests and troubleshooting when/if required.
Meet pre-established sales goals, targets and objectives directed by Management

al employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status

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