What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage new opportunities from the first point of contact, through design consultation, budget discussions, proposal development and presentation.
• Present OakWood’s capabilities, approach, and unique processes to engage and qualify potential clients and get them excited about what the OakWood Team can do for their project.
• Work with OakWood’s processes, scope and budget templates and proprietary customer relationship management software.
• Close deals to achieve monthly and annual quotas/targets.
• Lead your signed clients through the design process, working with the experienced OakWood Team to prepare final concept designs, construction drawings and complete material selections based on the approved budget.
• Own the ongoing relationship with your clients for future projects and ensure an exceptional customer experience from start to finish.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years in a design or architectural technician, renovation or design consulting or renovation sales role
• Knowledge of residential or commercial renovation and construction practices and products is preferred
• Familiarity with local building codes and new building technologies and their implications for design is considered an asset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and Design Software is an asset
• Diploma or Degree in Design, Architecture or Building Technology is an asset

What You’ll Be Doing

• Meet with clients to determine kitchen design requirements, present kitchen design concepts, and finalize contracts
• Read and interpret blueprint, schematics, and technical drawings etc.
• Advise and assist with selection of colours, finishes and materials such as cabinets, tiles, counters, fixtures, lighting, flooring, and other items
• Effectively multi-task, following the OakWood sales and design process, and managing your time to work within the client’s budget and allocated design time
• Liaise with other OakWood departments and team members to ensure quality and continuity at all stages of the project
• Maintain relationships with clients to ensure an outstanding customer experience that is second to none

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years in a design role
• Kitchen design experience
• Familiarity with local building codes and their implications for design
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to get your great ideas across quickly and clearly
• Proficiency with 2020 Design Software, Revit and the Microsoft suite
• Diploma or Degree in Interior Design, NKBA or related field is preferred but maybe you have a fantastic portfolio that proves you know your stuff regardless
• Someone who revels in a fast paced, dynamic environment and has a thirst to always be learning
• A team player who’s always asking, “what can I do to help?”

What You’ll Be Doing

• Meet with clients to determine design requirements, present design concepts, and manage design change orders
• Use design software to develop creative and functional design plans and layouts, elevations and detailed drawings that respect your Clients’ budget and schedule and are up to building code standards
• Read and interpret blueprint, schematics, and technical drawings etc.
• Advise and assist with selection of colours, finishes and materials such as cabinets, tiles, counters, fixtures, lighting, flooring, and other items
Effectively multi-task, following the OakWood design process, and managing your time to work within the client’s budget and allocated design time
• Liaise with other OakWood departments and team members to ensure quality and continuity at all stages of the project
• Maintain relationships with clients to ensure an outstanding customer experience that is second to none

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years in a design role
• Kitchen or bath design experience would be great
• Familiarity with local building codes and their implications for design would be a real bonus
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to get your great ideas across quickly and clearly
• Proficiency with 2020 Design Software, Revit and the Microsoft suite
Diploma or Degree in Interior Design or related field is preferred but maybe you have a fantastic portfolio that proves you know your stuff regardless
• Someone who revels in a fast paced, dynamic environment and has a thirst to always be learning
• A team player who’s always asking, “what can I do to help?”

What You’ll Be Doing

• Measuring and completing as-build drawings
• Complete the building permit drawings as per OBC while verifying all structural details
• Effectively multi-task, following the OakWood process, and managing your time
• Liaise with other OakWood departments and team members to ensure quality and continuity at all stages of the project
• Liaise with the City of Ottawa and Engineers to obtain Minor Variances and permits

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in residential design
• You have a thorough understanding of construction specifications within the industry
• Working knowledge of the local building codes and wood frame construction
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to get your great ideas across quickly and clearly
• Have an active BCIN (Building Code Identification Number) or are willing to get one
• Proficient in Revit, scheduling software, Excel, Word & Outlook
• Graduate in an Architectural Technology program
• Someone who revels in a fast paced, dynamic environment and has a thirst to always be learning
• A team player who’s always asking, “what can I do to help?”

What You’ll Be Doing

• Source, evaluate and recommend potential Trade Partners & Suppliers based on price, quality, logistics efficiency, and future potential
• Build new, and manage existing Trade Partner & Supplier relationships, ensuring contracts are negotiated and updated as required
• Provide up to date costing, both incoming and replacement for preparation of price lists, quotations, and contracts
• Collaborate to identify innovative approaches to improve product & service quality and increase purchasing efficiency
• Review proposals and change orders to ensure that they are accurate and provide enough description

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to get your great ideas across quickly and clearly
• Can read and interpret construction drawings
• Proficient in Excel, Word & Outlook
• You have a minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience within the residential construction industry
• A Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) accreditation is an asset
• You have experience in residential Interiors and Exteriors in both renovations and new construction
• You have experience in understanding scopes of work and negotiating pricing based on knowledge
• Someone who revels in a fast paced, dynamic environment and has a thirst to always be learning
• A team player who’s always asking, “what can I do to help?”

What You’ll Be Doing

• Understanding the project budget and monitoring and adhering to it
• Confirm that all elements of the project are set and ready for Production
• Create RFPs & PO’s for scope of work and discuss with trades partners and suppliers
• Create a schedule based on contract scope of work and ensure proper resources are allocated to complete the project timeline
• Review proposals and change orders to ensure that they are accurate and provide enough description

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a construction coordination position
• You have experience in understanding scopes of work and negotiating pricing based on knowledge
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to get your great ideas across quickly and clearly
• Can read and interpret construction drawings, including build assemblies
• Proficient in scheduling software, Excel, Word & Outlook
• Someone who revels in a fast paced, dynamic environment and has a thirst to always be learning
• A team player who’s always asking, “what can I do to help?”

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with monitoring project budget and schedules
• Assist with confirming that all elements of the project are set and ready for Production
• Create RFPs & POs for scope of work and discuss with trade partners and suppliers
• Effectively multi-task, following the OakWood process, and managing your time
• Work with estimator to update Database pricing, assemblies and templates

What We’re Looking For

• You have an understanding of residential construction specifications within the industry
• Working knowledge of the local building codes and wood frame construction is an asset
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to get your great ideas across quickly and clearly
• Can read and interpret construction drawings
• Proficient in scheduling software, Excel, Word & Outlook
• Experience working with construction trades is an asset
• Someone who revels in a fast paced, dynamic environment and has a thirst to always be learning
• A team player who’s always asking, “what can I do to help?”

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project planning and jobsite oversight, including timely identification of problems and proposal of creative solutions
• Overview of jobsite safety practices and quality control
• Effectively multi-task, following the OakWood process, and managing your time
• Liaise with other OakWood departments and team members to ensure quality and continuity at all stages of the project
• Maintain relationships with clients to ensure an outstanding customer experience that is second to none

What We’re Looking For

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with project planning and oversight
• Assist with overview of jobsite safety practices and quality control
• Assist with project schedule maintenance
• Effectively multi-task, following the OakWood process, and managing your time
• Maintain relationships with clients to ensure an outstanding customer experience second to none

What We’re Looking For

• You have an understanding of residential construction specifications within the industry
• You have 2 or more years of on site experience in residential construction
• Working knowledge of the local building codes and wood frame construction
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to get your great ideas across quickly and clearly
• Can read and interpret construction drawings
Proficient in scheduling software, Excel, Word & Outlook
• Experience working with construction trades while is an asset
• Someone who revels in a fast paced, dynamic environment and has a thirst to always be learning
• A team player who’s always asking, “what can I do to help?”

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project planning and jobsite oversight, including timely identification of problems and proposal of creative solutions for handyman projects and warranty claims
• Overview of jobsite safety practices and quality control
• Complete some of the work as required such as tile, drywall and trim repairs and troubleshoot warranty claims to find the source of the issue
• Maintain the 24 hour warranty phone
• Maintain relationships with clients to ensure an outstanding customer experience that is second to none

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years experience in residential renovations
• You have a thorough understanding of construction specifications within the industry
• Working knowledge of the local building codes and wood frame construction
• Strong structural knowledge
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to get your great ideas across quickly and clearly
• Can read and interpret construction drawings
• Proficient in tile, drywall and trim installation
• Proficient in scheduling software, Excel, Word & Outlook
• Experience working with construction trades while in a leadership role is an asset
• Someone who revels in a fast paced, dynamic environment and has a thirst to always be learning
• A team player who’s always asking, “what can I do to help?”