25 Oct
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Facade People
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Surrey
25 Oct
Facade People
Surrey
Location: Surrey, British ColumbiaJob type: Full-time, permanentPay: $80,000 – $110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus up to 20% performance-based bonusAbout The CompanyOur 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 RoleThis 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 ResponsibilitiesReview tender documents, drawings, and specifications to identify scope, exclusions, and riskPerform takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates for curtain wall, window wall, storefront, and entrance systemsSolicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subtradesPrepare and submit bid packages, RFIs,
and clarification letters within tender deadlinesMaintain the bid log and keep opportunity records current in the CRMAttend pre-bid meetings and site walksFollow up on submitted bids and track outcomesPrice change order requests and review changes submitted by project managersHand off awarded estimates to the project management team with a clear scope, budget, and assumption summaryReview ongoing project margins and adjust bid assumptions accordinglyClient-facing ResponsibilitiesAttend sales meetings alongside the President to walk customers through tenders and scopeRepresent the company at 8 to 10 industry events per yearBuild and maintain relationships with general contractors, architects, and consultantsIdentify current bid opportunities through existing relationshipsWhat We're Looking ForCommercial glazing experience, hands-on or technicalApproximately five years of estimating experience preferredFluent English with strong written and verbal communication skillsOutgoing, professional, and comfortable presenting to clientsSales aptitude, or the willingness to develop itExcellent computer proficiency (Excel, takeoff and estimating software, CRM)Ability to manage multiple bids against competing deadlinesWhat's OfferedTraining and development in areas outside your current experienceDirect exposure to ownership and the senior leadership teamCompetitive compensation, with up to 20% performance-based bonus for hitting annual quotas/targets
📌 Senior Estimator, Surrey, British Columbia
🏢 Facade People
📍 Surrey