Senior Estimator, Surrey, British Columbia

Facade People; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Direct exposure to ownership

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Facade People in Surrey, British Columbia is seeking an experienced Estimator with a solid glazing background to prepare competitive bids for curtain wall, storefront, and entrance systems. You’ll interact with general contractors, consultants, and owners, and hand off awarded estimates to the project team.

This full-time, on-site role offers rich client-facing exposure, training, and a pathway to leadership. Expect a competitive salary with a bonus up to 20% for achieving quotas.

Qualifications

• Five years estimating experience preferred.
• Solid glazing background (commercial/industrial).
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specs to identify scope, exclusions and risk.
• Perform takeoffs and prepare cost estimates for curtain wall, window wall, storefront, and entrance systems.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subtrades.
• Prepare bid packages, RFIs and clarification letters within deadlines.
• Maintain bid log and CRM opportunity records.

Skills

Excel

Takeoff software

Estimating software

CRM

Client interaction

Sales aptitude

Tools

Excel

CRM

Estimating software

Job description

Location: Surrey, British Columbia

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Pay: $80,000 – $110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus up to 20% performance-based bonus

About The Company

Our client is a vertically integrated commercial glazing fabricator and installer. They deliver curtain wall, window wall, storefront, and entrance systems on institutional, commercial, and high-rise residential projects across BC.

About The Role

This is an estimating role with a client-facing edge. You’ll spend most of your time preparing competitive bids, and the rest representing the company to general contractors, consultants, and owners. They’re looking for someone with a solid technical glazing background and the personality to sit across the table from a customer. The rest they’ll train.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications to identify scope, exclusions, and risk
• Perform takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates for curtain wall, window wall, storefront, and entrance systems
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subtrades
• Prepare and submit bid packages, RFIs, and clarification letters within tender deadlines
• Maintain the bid log and keep opportunity records current in the CRM
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
• Follow up on submitted bids and track outcomes
• Price change order requests and review changes submitted by project managers
• Hand off awarded estimates to the project management team with a clear scope, budget, and assumption summary
• Review ongoing project margins and adjust bid assumptions accordingly

Client-facing Responsibilities

• Attend sales meetings alongside the President to walk customers through tenders and scope
• Represent the company at 8 to 10 industry events per year
• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, architects, and consultants
• Identify new bid opportunities through existing relationships

What We’re Looking For

• Commercial glazing experience, hands-on or technical
• Approximately five years of estimating experience preferred
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outgoing, professional, and comfortable presenting to clients
• Sales aptitude, or the willingness to develop it
• Excellent computer proficiency (Excel, takeoff and estimating software, CRM)
• Ability to manage multiple bids against competing deadlines

What’s Offered

• Training and development in areas outside your current experience
• Direct exposure to ownership and the senior leadership team
• Competitive compensation, with up to 20% performance-based bonus for hitting annual quotas/targets