Quotations Specialist

About EMCO Corporation

EMCO Corporation is among Canada's premier distributors in construction wholesale, servicing contractors nationwide. With over 115 years of industry experience, EMCO merges national scale stability with entrepreneurial drive. Their mission is to support the construction of resilient communities by delivering essential products, industry expertise, and service across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

The company's culture stands out because of its empowered team members who nurture customer relationships, foster business growth, and help shape strategic directions. EMCO emphasizes providing tools, support, and mentoring to promote initiative, accountability, and innovation among its employees.

Core values at EMCO include fairness and caring, trust and respect, straightforward communication, and active listening. The organization actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusivity in its workforce, welcoming applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, and all backgrounds. EMCO is dedicated to increasing female representation in leadership and the construction wholesale industry through a performance-driven opportunity framework.

Reasons to Join EMCO

• Access to mentorship and leadership guidance
• Participation in leading training and professional development initiatives
• Attractive salary, benefits, pension plans, and profit-sharing opportunities
• Long-lasting career development with a nationally respected organization
• Collaborative culture with emphasis on work-life balance

Role Overview

EMCO Hamilton Mountain seeks a detail-minded Quotations Specialist to support its Bid & Specification Quotations team. This role suits new graduates or early-career professionals keen on numbers, problem-solving, and deadline management. The position offers comprehensive training and mentoring, guiding the incumbent through all phases of the quotation process, from interpreting construction documents to preparing and managing bids.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop competency in reading construction drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Assist in quantity takeoffs and compiling precise material lists
• Gather pricing, availability, lead times, and technical info from suppliers
• Work under senior team members to formulate and organize customer quotations
• Monitor bid timelines, project modifications, and quotation updates
• Maintain thorough electronic records and documentation for projects
• Spot specification omissions, potential substitutions, and project opportunities
• Support management of awarded projects including coordination of submittals, purchasing, deliveries, and change orders

Career Progression

With experience, responsibilities increase to include complex projects and independent quotation management. Growth paths include senior quotation roles, project management, sales (technical or account-based), purchasing, vendor relations, operations, and profit center leadership.

Additional Duties

• Communicate any customer business alterations posing credit risks to management
• Perform other related tasks as directed by the Profit Centre Manager

Qualifications

• Preferred diploma or degree in business, construction, engineering technology, estimating, supply chain, or related areas
• Experience in customer service, administrative support, estimating, construction, or sales is advantageous
• Exceptional attention to detail and dedication to accuracy
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization capabilities
• Comfortable working with numerical data, pricing structures, spreadsheets, and detailed records
• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and improve continuously
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance teamwork with individual responsibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook and Excel
• Experience with construction drawings or specifications and product knowledge in plumbing or mechanical fields is helpful but not mandatory

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Consistently produces precise, quality work
• Has a keen eye for detail often missed by others
• Maintains organization and meets deadlines on multiple tasks
• Dependable and fulfills commitments reliably
• Passionate about acquiring technical knowledge and resolving challenges
• Thrives in supportive team environments
• Focused on long-term career growth rather than short-term employment
• Driven by progressive responsibility and compensation growth

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000, combining base pay and profit-sharing based on individual and business performance. EMCO provides a comprehensive development program, excellent mentorship, competitive pay with profit sharing, full benefits and pension package, and emphasis on internal promotions.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

EMCO is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. They encourage applications from diverse candidates and will accommodate recruitment needs to ensure equal opportunity. Employment decisions are merit-based and free from discrimination, with dedicated efforts to accommodate minority groups, women, persons with disabilities, and other diverse communities.