Lafarge Canada Inc Looking for Pipe Sales Estimator at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:
The objective of this position is to provide estimating and pricing for tendered and negotiated projects as well as project manage successfully acquired projects in relation to concrete pipe and other drainage products. As well as maintain relationships with current and potential customers within a sales team, and helping with production planning and inventory management.

Dimensions:
Report directly to Sales Manager and assist with successfully running the Sales Dept.

Part of the Drainage Products Sales team which produces approximately 600 estimates per year.

Responsibilities:
Preparing detailed quantity take-offs and sales quotations

Project managing by coordinating between the customer and our production staff

Provide day-to-day sales and customer service support in the application of drainage products

Follow up on projects bid and gather price feedback & track bid results

Research potential upcoming projects and obtain drawings and specifications for projects

Strengthen relationships with existing and new customers

Prepare drawings of manhole and catch basin details as required

Work closely with engineering, QC and operation departments to understand project execution strategy

Marketing and providing customers solutions using drainage products

Assist with collections of monies outstanding from sales achieved

Assist customers with product installation instructions

Deal with and solve in an effective manner customer complaints

Run and maintain reports in Salesforce computer program

Learn and support Purchase Order function for raw materials, resale, and maintenance in the pipe plant

Support and provide drafting for team as necessary

Aid in inventory counts and management

Aid in updating and maintaining the pipe Build Plan

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Strong team player with a positive attitude and is a self-starter

Sound knowledge of concrete pipe and drainage products

Able to understand and work with specifications and construction drawings

Proficiency with MS Office applications, AutoCAD and MHPro

Effective written and oral communication skills

Strong math skills

Able to multi-task effectively and work in fast pace environment

High level of time management and prioritization skills

Education:
Post secondary diploma in construction or civil technology is preferred or the equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience and Skill Set:
Post secondary diploma or at least 5 years experience in construction

Knowledge of construction drawings and documents

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.