Estimator, Senior
- Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
$85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- $85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years experience in façade estimating, particularly unitized curtain wall systems
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Senior Estimator
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
Company Background
For over 60 years, BV Glazing and Quest Windows have helped shape North America’s most iconic skylines. From Toronto to Texas, we are vertically integrated to design, engineer, manufacture and install the complete building envelope with today’s most ambitious developers. Serving both residential and commercial construction markets across Canada and the United States, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. At BVGlazing Systems our mission is to Build Value in everything we do. This philosophy drives our commitment to:
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, collaboration across sales, design, and management teams, and taking ownership of complex façade projects from bid to final submission.
What’s In It For You
As a Senior Estimator, you’ll play a key role in shaping successful bids and proposals by:
TRAINING & ONBOARDING We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
INTERVIEW PROCESS We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. In compliance with the AODA, all reasonable accommodations will be made available upon request from candidates with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation due to a disability please discuss with the Manager scheduling your interview.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
Company Background
For over 60 years, BV Glazing and Quest Windows have helped shape North America’s most iconic skylines. From Toronto to Texas, we are vertically integrated to design, engineer, manufacture and install the complete building envelope with today’s most ambitious developers. Serving both residential and commercial construction markets across Canada and the United States, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. At BVGlazing Systems our mission is to Build Value in everything we do. This philosophy drives our commitment to:
- Deliver cutting edge solutions to our customers.
- Foster the professional growth and development of our team members.
- Uphold excellence through training, education and innovation.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, collaboration across sales, design, and management teams, and taking ownership of complex façade projects from bid to final submission.
What’s In It For You
- Work on technically challenging, high-profile projects
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive estimating team
- Have a direct impact on project success from day one
- Opportunity to influence processes and mentor others
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Be a part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment.
- We’ve got your health and future in mind!
- Participate in the comprehensive benefits package including Extended Healthcare Benefits.
- Vacation accrual plan.
- Work/life balance with short Friday’s year around.
- Goodlife Fitness discount program.
- Company sponsored perks.
- Participate upon hire in a company match RSP/DPSP program (2-year vesting period).
- Voluntary participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) as per company policy.
As a Senior Estimator, you’ll play a key role in shaping successful bids and proposals by:
- Reviewing bid documents and defining project scope and strategy
- Leading material take-offs, cost modeling, and bill of materials preparation
- Coordinating RFQs and integrating vendor pricing
- Identifying risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities through RFIs and document markups
- Collaborating with Sales, Managers, Design, Engineering, and Preconstruction teams
- Preparing scopes of work, redlined specifications/exhibits, and quotation letters
- Participating in pre-close and final close reviews with leadership
- Supporting preliminary construction schedules and smooth handoff to post-award teams
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- 5+ years experience in façade estimating, particularly unitized curtain wall systems
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple scopes and deadlines
- Confidence reviewing complex bid documents and specifications
- Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
- Proficiency with cost models, take-offs, and digital markups (Bluebeam required)
- College Diploma in Architectural Technology, Construction Management or a related field is preferred.
TRAINING & ONBOARDING We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
INTERVIEW PROCESS We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. In compliance with the AODA, all reasonable accommodations will be made available upon request from candidates with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation due to a disability please discuss with the Manager scheduling your interview.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead estimating for complex façade projects by reviewing bid documents, defining scope and strategy, preparing material take-offs, cost models, bills of materials, and coordinating vendor pricing. Identify risks and inconsistencies, prepare RFIs and bid documents, collaborate with sales, design, engineering, and management teams, and support bid reviews, preliminary schedules, and post-award handoffs.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of façade estimating experience, particularly with unitized curtain wall systems, along with strong attention to detail, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Proficiency in cost models, take-offs, digital markups, and Bluebeam is required; a college diploma in Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
Skills
- Façade Estimating
- Unitized Curtain Wall Systems
- Bid Document Review
- Project Scope Definition
- Material Take-Offs
- Cost Modeling
- Bill Of Materials Preparation
- Request For Quotation Coordination
- Vendor Pricing Integration
- Risk Identification
- Request For Information Preparation
- Digital Markups
- Bluebeam
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Specification Review
- Project Scheduling
Benefits
- Extended Healthcare Benefits
- Vacation Accrual Plan
- Work-Life Balance
- GoodLife Fitness Discount
- Company-Sponsored Perks
- Company-Match RSP/DPSP Program
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Façade Estimating
- Unitized Curtain Wall Systems
- Building Envelope
- Construction
- Bid Documents
- Project Scope
- Estimating Strategy
- Material Take-Offs
- Cost Modeling
- Bill Of Materials
- Requests For Quotation
- Vendor Pricing
- Risk Assessment
- Requests For Information
- Digital Markups
- Bluebeam
- Specifications
- Scopes Of Work
- Quotation Letters
- Preconstruction
- Construction Scheduling
- Bid Reviews
- Project Handoffs
- Architectural Technology
- Construction Management