Tapered Insulation Designer
Surrey, BC
Tapered Insulation Designer
Join Our Team at Convoy – Where Your Career Builds as Strong as Our Materials!
Founded in 1972, Convoy is North America’s trusted distributor of top-tier construction materials. With over 40 locations in US and Canada, we’ve grown into a leader in the industry, but we never forget the core values that got us here: exceptional products, outstanding customer service, and a genuine commitment to helping our customers thrive.
At Convoy, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career-building opportunities. Here, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive, and fun environment where your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and success is something we all share.
We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make an impact, bring fresh ideas, and be part of a team that values integrity, hard work, and collaboration. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for your next challenge, Convoy is the place to build something meaningful – for yourself, for our customers, and for your future.
Why Convoy Supply?
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people and offering them the chance to advance.
- Teamwork at Its Best: Success isn’t just about individual effort – it’s about what we achieve together.
- Commitment to Safety: Your well-being is a top priority, every day.
- Comprehensive & Competitive Benefits: Robust benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being, and peace of mind, which also include:
- Employee Assistance Programs and Telemedicine Services
- Retirement saving plans
- Employee referral bonuses
- Paid training and development
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time and company-paid holidays)
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage
Position Summary
The Tapered Designer is responsible for creating designs and providing estimates for tapered projects. This role provides onsite support to commercial contractors and sales representatives to ensure that their projects are correctly planned based on the schematics. Additionally, the Tapered Designer may also answer pricing and design questions on all related commercial roofing projects.
We’re looking for self-sufficient, motivated Tapered Designer for our Surrey location at 8183 130th Street who want to help us expand our fast-growing business.
Responsibilities
- Interpret specifications from client documents and create quotes for contract bids and existing clientele.
- Prepare cost estimates and identify materials, labour, and time required for projects by analyzing proposals, specifications, drawings, and related documents.
- Create generic and detailed tapered designs using Taper Plus and AutoCAD.
- Use Plan Room to download information for upcoming projects and create project files.
- Review client documentation and resolve discrepancies in proposals and specifications to ensure an accurate bid.
- Prepare and present quotations including numerical and descriptive information.
- Prioritize workflows taking into consideration urgencies related to bidding and execution phases to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with roofers, consultants, architects, coworkers, and other stakeholders to ensure that design changes are appropriately communicated and obtain clarification on projects as needed.
- Visit construction sites to take measurements on roofs and ensure that proper ladder techniques and PPE are used.
- Research and upgrade education as needed for new roofing principles, codes, products, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in the roofing or construction industry working in an architectural/structural design or project estimating position.
- Diploma or greater in Construction or Project Management, General Business, Architectural Design, or other related educational experience.
- Knowledge of basic roofing principles, codes, etc. preferred.
- Previous experience with Taper Plus, AutoCAD, and computers preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints, contracts, specifications, and drawings.
- Professional communication skills with a proficiency in English, both oral and written, is required.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
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