Estimator, Senior

BVGlazing Systems; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Benefits

Vacation accrual

Short Friday’s year-round

Goodlife Fitness discount

RSP/DPSP company match

Job summary

BV Glazing Systems Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator in Niagara Falls, ON to lead complex façade projects from bid to submission. You will coordinate across sales, design, and management teams to define scope, perform take-offs, and prepare competitive proposals.

The role requires 5+ years in façade estimating, with unitized curtain wall experience, strong detail orientation, and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in façade estimating, particularly unitized curtain wall systems.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple scopes and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents and define project scope and strategy.
• Lead material take-offs, cost modeling, and bill of materials preparation.
• Coordinate RFQs and integrate vendor pricing.
• Identify risks and opportunities through RFIs and document markups.
• Collaborate with Sales, Managers, Design, Engineering and Preconstruction teams.
• Prepare scopes of work, redlined specifications/exhibits, and quotation letters.
• Participate in pre-close and final close reviews with leadership.

Skills

Façade estimating

Unitized curtain wall

Bluebeam

Cost models

Education

College Diploma in Architectural Technology or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

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.
  

THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

Location: Niagara Falls, ON

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.
  

Key Accountabilities

• 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
  

Experience & Other Requirements

• 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.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $95,000 Annually

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.