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About the Role
This role will support customers and projects throughout Western Canada, preparing estimates for both new construction installations and retrofit projects for existing facilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing new business by providing accurate, competitive, and professional estimates while supporting our sales and operations teams.
Responsibilities
- Review project specifications, drawings, bid documents, and customer requirements.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for loading dock equipment, dock levelers, dock seals and shelters, industrial doors, high-speed doors, vehicle restraints, safety barriers and accessories.
- Develop estimates for new construction projects, and retrofit and modernization projects.
- Obtain pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Analyze project risks and identify potential cost impacts.
- Prepare professional quotations and project proposals.
- Work closely with Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Installation teams.
- Participate in project handoff meetings after award.
- Assist with scope reviews, change orders, and project revisions.
- Support customers through the quoting and bidding process.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding project requirements.
- Liaise with general contractors, architects, consultants, and end-users.
- Build strong relationships with customers and industry partners.
- Provide technical guidance related to dock and door solutions.
- Maintain accurate estimating records and bid history.
- Monitor industry trends and product developments.
- Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes and accuracy.
Requirements
- 3+ years of construction, industrial equipment, building products, or estimating experience.
- Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, structural drawings, and mechanical and electrical specifications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Experience with ERP, CRM, or estimating software.
- Understanding of project management principles.
Skills
- Estimating
- Proposal Development
- Cost Estimation
- Supplier Pricing
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Risk Analysis
- Quotation Preparation
- Project Support
- Customer Support
- Relationship Building
- Technical Guidance
- Record Keeping
- Trend Monitoring
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- ERP Software
- CRM Software
- Estimating Software
- Project Management Principles
Location
- Mississauga, Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Business, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RRSP matching program
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- Dock Products Canada is a leading provider of loading dock equipment, overhead doors, industrial access solutions, and aftermarket services across Canada.
- We work with distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, transportation companies, and commercial buildings to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable loading dock solutions.
- We are the ASSA ABLOY Group.
- Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions.
- We help billions of people experience a more open world.
- Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
- We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.
- Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
Equal Opportunity
- Dock Products Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all.
- Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
- We value diversity and believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences strengthen our team and contribute to our continued success.
- As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.