Estimator – Windows, Doors & Aluminum Systems

Triumph Roofing and Sheet Metal; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

On-site role in Greater Toronto Area

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Primeline in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking an Estimator to support project acquisition and delivery for windows, doors, and aluminum systems. You will review drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates covering fabrication labour, materials, and field installation for competitive bids.

You will coordinate with engineering, production, and project management to ensure estimates reflect real production capability and installation methods while maintaining margin.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of estimating experience in windows, doors, aluminum systems, curtain wall, or a related building envelope trade.
• Ability to price both fabrication and field installation scopes, covering material take-offs, production labour, and site installation costs.
• Comfortable reading architectural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications to pull accurate quantities.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Excel, and digital take-off tools.
• Working knowledge of aluminum glazing systems, hardware, sealants, and related building envelope components.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, and tender documents to understand project scope for window, door, and aluminum systems.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering fabrication labour, materials, and field installation for each bid.
• Perform accurate material and labour take-offs for aluminum framing, glazing, hardware, and related components.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm material pricing, lead times, and availability.
• Work with engineering and production teams to confirm estimates match manufacturing capability and standard system details.
• Develop field installation cost estimates based on crew productivity and site conditions.
• Identify scope gaps, cost risks, and technical challenges during the estimating process and flag them early.
• Prepare complete bid submissions with cost breakdowns, clarifications, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in pre-construction and handover meetings to keep estimating aligned with execution.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, pricing history, and supplier quotes to sharpen future bids.

Skills

Estimating experience

Fabrication & install pricing

Reading drawings & specs

Estimating software

Excel

Digital take-off tools

Tools

Estimating software

Digital take-off tools

Job description

Primeline in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking an Estimator to support project acquisition and delivery for windows, doors, and aluminum systems. You will review drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates covering fabrication labour, materials, and field installation for competitive bids.

You will coordinate with engineering, production, and project management to ensure estimates reflect real production capability and installation methods while maintaining margin.