Estimator

Overhead Door Corporation; Burlington; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Overhead Door Corporation in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a junior estimator to prepare accurate project estimates for door repair and installation projects, collaborating with customers to understand their needs and develop cost-effective solutions.

You will analyze material, labour and equipment costs, read construction documents, and help generate timely quotes and monthly forecasts, contributing to a growing team with hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience selling engineered products or in construction.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• High School Diploma or GED completed.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate project estimates for door repairs and installations.
• Research material, labor and equipment costs for estimates.
• Interpret construction documents and specs for estimation.
• Collect and analyze pricing data to generate competitive quotes.
• Assess customer needs and communicate solutions in direct sales.
• Provide timely follow-up with customers on quotes and bid outcomes.
• Deliver monthly sales forecasts to Branch or GM.
• Travel as required for site visits (approx. 10%).

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Customer communication

Reading construction docs

Numerical skills

Independent work

ERP systems exposure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a motivated and detail-driven Junior Estimator to join our Burlington, Ontario team! In this role, you'll prepare accurate project estimates for door repair and installation projects, collaborate directly with customers to understand their needs, and develop cost-effective solutions that drive results. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with construction documents, and building strong customer relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and customized project estimates for door repairs and installations.
• Research material, labor, and equipment costs to support comprehensive cost estimates.
• Interpret construction documents, specifications, and related trades for effective job estimation.
• Collect and analyze pricing data to generate competitive cost/sell pricing.
• Assess customer needs and communicate solutions effectively in direct sales interactions.
• Provide timely and thorough follow-up with customers regarding quotes and bid outcomes.
• Deliver accurate monthly sales forecasts to the Branch or General Manager.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment to consistently achieve high performance.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support team and business objectives

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with strong numerical skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications
• Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Quick-thinking, self-confident, and able to work independently
• Willingness and ability to learn ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Experience Requirements

• Must have 1 year of experience selling an engineered product or working in the construction industry
• Valid Driver’s License required

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Environment

• This position is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required to evaluate project conditions, gather information, and support estimating activities. During site visits, employees may be exposed to construction environments, including moving equipment, varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and other typical job site conditions.

Physical Requirement

• This position involves standard office activities such as sitting, typing, and using a computer. Occasional walking, bending, and travel to customer sites may be required. Employees may occasionally lift or carry files, samples, office supplies, or other materials. Team lifting is required for any item weighing 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to view electronic documents, drawings, and computer screens.

Travel Required: 10%

International Travel Required: no

About Us

https://www.overheaddoor.com

The Overhead Door™ Brand is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the garage door industry. For 100 years, the Overhead Door™ Brand has stood for product quality and expertise, as well as professional service. From commercial and industrial upward-lifting doors and access systems to residential garage doors and openers, we combine quality, dependable products with reliable service to consistently give home and business owners confidence and peace of mind. Because we care about safety, we require that all of our garage doors and commercial doors be installed by professionally trained technicians. We offer specialized training on the installation of our doors through ongoing classes offered through ARCAT. When you are looking to have a garage door or commercial door installed, be sure to look for the Red Ribbon logo from the garage door company you call. If the company does not display the Red Ribbon logo on their advertising, building, trucks or uniforms, you are not dealing with an authorized distributor of Overhead Door™ products.

About The Team

Your expert partner for pedestrian door service and installation, our company was built on quality products and long-term customer partnerships. Our certified AAADM inspectors have over 50 years of product knowledge and service and repair all makes and models of automatic doors and windows from all manufactures. 24/7 service is available to meet your after hour needs in our designated and expanding coverage areas in North Carolina Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Louisiana, Texas. We also have operations in Canada through our Horton Automatics of Ontario servicing greater Toronto, the Ottawa Valley and Southern Ontario.