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bmg.GLASS + ALUMINUM INC. is a full-service glazing and aluminum operation offering high quality and timely installations of curtainwalls, storefronts, window walls, punched/fixed windows, entry systems, automatic doors/operators, interior glazing, glass balustrades, custom residential showers, auto/special heavy equipment, specialty and custom jobs.
bmg.GLASS + ALUMINUM INC. is seeking a full-time Estimator to support our growing business.
About the Role:
The primary role of the Estimator is to provide precise cost estimates for our projects, encompassing both materials and labor. The Estimator is responsible for compiling and managing a list of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors, establishing unit costs, labor rates, productivity factors, and location-specific impacts.
Responsibilities:
- Generate material take-offs using company-provided software and manual methods when necessary.
- Prepare pre-qualification and tender submissions and present them to clients.
- Identify material and subcontractor requirements by reviewing blueprints, specifications, and related project documents.
- Calculate quantities using Excel spreadsheets.
- Identify potential conflicts within project documents.
- Ensure timely acquisition of pricing information for project closure.
- Communicate the scope of work to subcontractors and suppliers, and accurately interpret quotes to account for all costs and ensure no scope elements are omitted.
- Develop RFIs (Request for Information) along with classifications to ensure accurate pricing and product selection.
- Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness to secure competitive quotes.
- Review design options and recommend the optimal solution based on cost, engineering, quality, and material availability.
- Maintain organized working document files as a reference for the estimating process, including up-to-date price information from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Create and submit estimate reports, quotation sheets, and bid forms to relevant parties.
- Present worksheets and related take-off forms/submittals in a comprehensible manner for review by others.
- Eliminate any scope not explicitly required by bid documents, ensuring transparency in the tendered price.
- Attend tender site visits and collaborate with clients during the tendering phase to determine the scope of work and the necessary estimate components.
- Foster strong industry relationships that may lead to business opportunities.
- Maintain consistent communication with the estimating team to exchange knowledge and information.
- Assemble a turnover package for handover to the Project Management team.
Requirement:
- Profound understanding of blueprints and proficiency in using PDF software for annotating drawings for stakeholders.
- Strong client-facing and internal communication skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- Thorough organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking proficiency.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software and technical documentation (blueprints/specs).
- Familiarity with Curtain Wall and Interior Glazing systems.
- Robust organizational and time management capabilities.
- Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Above-average mathematical skills.
- Education: A college or post-graduate degree, preferably in construction engineering technology or Architectural Technology, would be advantageous.
At bmg. Glass + Aluminum Inc. we are proud to offer competitive compensation, group benefits, RRSP and DPSP contributions, employee events, educational advancement opportunities and much more.
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. bmg. Glass + Aluminum Inc. is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
bmg. Glass + Aluminum Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. bmg. Glass + Aluminum Inc. is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation requests.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with us.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrie, ON L4N 2J1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience you have in Glass and Aluminum estimation?
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
