Senior Estimator
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Company
Our client is a growing organization specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of doors, windows, and architectural systems for the residential, commercial, and institutional markets. The company is building a strong organization centred around high-performance products, exceptional customer service, and close collaboration between the sales, estimating, production, and administrative teams. As part of its continued growth, our client is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead, launch, and structure its estimating department.
What Sets This Opportunity Apar
tA growing company with a long-term visio nA key role with a direct impact on the company’s developmen tA dynamic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented tea mA variety of projects involving doors, windows, and architectural system sThe opportunity to build a structured estimating department from the ground u pA people-focused, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial work environmen tOn-site parkin gFour weeks of vacatio nGroup insurance benefits after six month sAnnual bonus based on company performanc
e Your Ro leAs the Senior Estimator, you will play a strategic role in preparing, validating, and improving the company’s estimates, bids, and proposal s.The primary mandate of this position is to launch and structure the estimating department. Initially, you will be the primary person within the department and will be responsible for personally preparing project estimates, bids, and proposal s.You must be fully independent in reviewing plans, calculating quantities, preparing pricing, performing technical validation, communicating with the sales team, suppliers, and production department, and identifying project risks and exclusion s.As the volume of work increases, the position will evolve into a supervisory role. This will include developing work methods, bid templates, checklists, pricing standards, internal processes, and eventually training new estimator
s.
Key Responsibilit
iesReview plans, specifications, addenda, and tender docume ntsPrepare project estimates, bids, and propos alsCalculate quantities, dimensions, surface areas, and material requireme ntsVerify proposed systems, glazing, colours, hardware, and performance requireme ntsDetermine the scope of work, inclusions, exclusions, and items requiring clarificat ionValidate technical feasibility with production, suppliers, and other departme ntsPrepare and manage requests for supplier pricing when requi redCollaborate with the sales team to clarify client requirements and support propos alsMaintain and develop a database of pricing, costs, comparable projects, and internal referen cesIdentify technical, financial, and operational risks related to b idsRecommend competitive solutions while protecting project profitabil ityParticipate in the continuous improvement of estimating tools, methods, and proces sesEstablish departmental standards, templates, and procedu resEventually train, mentor, and supervise new estimat
ors Candidate Pro fileWe are seeking an experienced, independent, organized, and highly hands-on professio nal.The ideal candidate must be capable of taking full ownership of estimates from the beginning of their employment while also having the vision required to build a strong and effective department over the long t erm.This individual must have excellent organizational skills, strong technical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities may cha
nge.
Require
mentsA minimum of 10 years of estimating experience in doors, windows, curtain walls, building envelopes, construction, or similar pro ductsRelevant education in estimating, architectural technology, civil engineering, building design, construction management, or another related fieldExcellent ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, technical specifications, and ad dendaHands-on experience preparing bids for residential and/or commercial pro jectsStrong knowledge of door and window products, glazing, profiles, hardware, and performance require mentsAbility to manage multiple files and projects simultane ouslyStrong attention to detail, independence, leadership, and profession alismExcellent communication, coordination, and negotiation s killsBilingual proficiency in French and English is req uiredExperience with estimating software such as Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Logikal, or similar programs is a strong
asset Working Cond itionsPermanent, full-time po sitionBase salary of $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on expe rienceAnnual bonus based on company perfo rmanceGroup insurance be nefitsFour weeks of va cationOn-site p arkingCollaborative and growing work envir onmentOpportunity to contribute directly to the structure and success of the estimating depa
rtment
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Senior Estimator
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Company
Our client is a growing organization specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of doors, windows, and architectural systems for the residential, commercial, and institutional markets. The company is building a strong organization centred around high-performance products, exceptional customer service, and close collaboration between the sales, estimating, production, and administrative teams. As part of its continued growth, our client is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead, launch, and structure its estimating department.
What Sets This Opportunity Apar
tA growing company with a long-term visio nA key role with a direct impact on the company’s developmen tA dynamic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented tea mA variety of projects involving doors, windows, and architectural system sThe opportunity to build a structured estimating department from the ground u pA people-focused, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial work environmen tOn-site parkin gFour weeks of vacatio nGroup insurance benefits after six month sAnnual bonus based on company performanc
e Your Ro leAs the Senior Estimator, you will play a strategic role in preparing, validating, and improving the company’s estimates, bids, and proposal s.The primary mandate of this position is to launch and structure the estimating department. Initially, you will be the primary person within the department and will be responsible for personally preparing project estimates, bids, and proposal s.You must be fully independent in reviewing plans, calculating quantities, preparing pricing, performing technical validation, communicating with the sales team, suppliers, and production department, and identifying project risks and exclusion s.As the volume of work increases, the position will evolve into a supervisory role. This will include developing work methods, bid templates, checklists, pricing standards, internal processes, and eventually training new estimator
s.
Key Responsibilit
iesReview plans, specifications, addenda, and tender docume ntsPrepare project estimates, bids, and propos alsCalculate quantities, dimensions, surface areas, and material requireme ntsVerify proposed systems, glazing, colours, hardware, and performance requireme ntsDetermine the scope of work, inclusions, exclusions, and items requiring clarificat ionValidate technical feasibility with production, suppliers, and other departme ntsPrepare and manage requests for supplier pricing when requi redCollaborate with the sales team to clarify client requirements and support propos alsMaintain and develop a database of pricing, costs, comparable projects, and internal referen cesIdentify technical, financial, and operational risks related to b idsRecommend competitive solutions while protecting project profitabil ityParticipate in the continuous improvement of estimating tools, methods, and proces sesEstablish departmental standards, templates, and procedu resEventually train, mentor, and supervise new estimat
ors Candidate Pro fileWe are seeking an experienced, independent, organized, and highly hands-on professio nal.The ideal candidate must be capable of taking full ownership of estimates from the beginning of their employment while also having the vision required to build a strong and effective department over the long t erm.This individual must have excellent organizational skills, strong technical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities may cha
nge.
Require
mentsA minimum of 10 years of estimating experience in doors, windows, curtain walls, building envelopes, construction, or similar pro ductsRelevant education in estimating, architectural technology, civil engineering, building design, construction management, or another related fieldExcellent ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, technical specifications, and ad dendaHands-on experience preparing bids for residential and/or commercial pro jectsStrong knowledge of door and window products, glazing, profiles, hardware, and performance require mentsAbility to manage multiple files and projects simultane ouslyStrong attention to detail, independence, leadership, and profession alismExcellent communication, coordination, and negotiation s killsBilingual proficiency in French and English is req uiredExperience with estimating software such as Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Logikal, or similar programs is a strong
asset Working Cond itionsPermanent, full-time po sitionBase salary of $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on expe rienceAnnual bonus based on company perfo rmanceGroup insurance be nefitsFour weeks of va cationOn-site p arkingCollaborative and growing work envir onmentOpportunity to contribute directly to the structure and success of the estimating depa
rtment
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