Senior Estimator
- Richmond, BC, Canada
$80,000 to $115,000 CAD / year · Full-time · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $80,000 to $115,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time · Contract
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- Experience
- 7–10 years of estimating experience** in aluminum, glass or facade industry (windows, doors, curtainwall required).
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Senior Estimator
Express Employment Professionals, Delta is searching for a Senior Estimator for our Window and Curtain Wall Manufacturing client to lead cost estimation for aluminum window, door, curtainwall and facade projects. You will analyze drawings, perform quantity take-offs, manage supplier pricing, and mentor junior estimators.
Responsibilities
- Review RFQ packages, drawings, specifications and tender documents to prepare cost estimates.
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs for aluminum materials (extrusions, sheet metal, glazing, hardware
- Solicit and compare pricing from material suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare detailed pricing for labor, fabrication, glazing, installation and logistics.
- Conduct risk assessments prior to submitting quotes.
- Lead handover meetings with project management, design and production teams
- Coach and mentor junior estimators;
- maintain historical cost databases.
- Track bid outcomes to improve estimating accuracy.
Qualifications & Skills
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Architectural), Construction Management or related field.
- **7–10 years of estimating experience** in aluminum, glass or facade industry (windows, doors, curtainwall required).
- Expert proficiency in Revit and advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to read architectural and structural drawings.
- Strong analytical, mathematical and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication.
- Proven leadership or mentoring ability.
- Self-starter capable of managing multiple deadlines with mínimal supervision.
**Location:** Richmond, BC
**Employment Type:** Full-time, Permanent
**Salary Range:** $80,000 – $115,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits.
- Career growth opportunities within an expanding organization.
Please email your resume and cover letter to Jobs.DeltaBC@Expresspros.com with subject line: *Senior Estimator – Richmond referencing Job ID # NL009*.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Estimator at Express Employment Professionals will prepare cost estimates from drawings and tender packages, price materials, labour and installation, and assess risk before quotes go out. The role also mentors junior estimators and tracks bid outcomes to improve accuracy.
Requirements
Candidates need 7 to 10 years of estimating experience in aluminum, glass or facade work, including windows, doors and curtainwall. A post-secondary diploma or degree in engineering or construction management, expert Revit skills and advanced Excel are required.
Skills
- Revit
- Microsoft Excel
- quantity take-off
- cost estimating
- aluminum fabrication
- curtainwall systems
- window and door systems
- facade systems
- glazing
- architectural drawings
- structural drawings
- risk assessment
- supplier negotiation
- historical cost databases
- bid analysis
- mentoring
- project handover
- analytical skills
- written communication
- verbal communication
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Career growth opportunities
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Engineering
- Sales
Keywords
- Senior Estimator
- cost estimating
- quantity take-off
- aluminum estimating
- curtainwall
- facade
- window estimating
- Revit
- Excel
- construction estimating
- tender
- RFQ
- supplier pricing
- mentoring
- Richmond BC
- Delta BC
- estimator
- architectural drawings
- glazing
- bid management
Seniority
Senior
Tools
- Revit
- Excel
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Construction Management