Job description

City Window & Glass has an immediate opening for a Senior Glazing Estimator

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN CANADA.

OVERVIEW - THE COMPANY

About City Window & Glass: Founded in 1962, City Window & Glass is a leading architectural glass and aluminum company specializing in complete glazing solutions. We design, fabricate, and install systems that meet diverse structural and aesthetic needs. Join our innovative and entrepreneurial team as we continue to grow.

Position Overview: As part of our Estimation Team, you will be instrumental in reviewing tender opportunities, preparing take-offs, and projecting accurate job costs. You will create tender documents, track market intelligence, and foster long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and summarize tender packages, including specifications and scope of work.

Interpret architectural drawings and conduct material take-offs for commercial window and door installations.

Identify discrepancies within tender packages and drawings.

Request and evaluate supplier quotations, maintaining an organized pricing matrix for materials.

Monitor project progress, maintaining logs, and updating the Chief Estimator on challenges.

Job Tasks:

Read, interpret, understand, and summarize retrofit and new construction tender packages (specifications,

scope of work, tender forms etc.)

Work from architectural drawings, specifications, blueprints, and shop drawings.

Recap, price and extend quantity and material takeoffs for windows etc.

Identify and summarize deviations or discrepancies within the tender package and drawings.

Request quotations from suppliers and review and enter supplier pricing in a detailed and organized manner.

Develop and maintain a pricing matrix for supplier materials, monitor work progress, complete logs, and update

Chief Estimator about challenges.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

bachelor's degree in related field, technical college or equivalent of technical training and related experience

(architectural or construction diploma preferred)

Estimating experience in a similar field would be an asset.

Ability to read and interpret drawings and other construction-related documentation is critical.

Experience in construction relating to commercial windows, window wall systems, curtain wall.

Able to work independently and in a cooperative team environment.

Ability to work under pressure with focus to achieve deadlines.

Highly organized with strong work ethic

Excellent written and verbal English language skills

Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Experience with Solid Works / Bluebeam Revu is considered an asset.

Job Details:

Location: 208 Queen St. N. (at Barton W.) in Hamilton

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (2 paid breaks, -hour unpaid lunch).

Salary: $55,000 to $85,000 - will depend on experience/education, etc.

Benefits: Union (LIUNA local 837) pension, group medical, dental, life insurance after three (3) month probation

/ after which benefits kick in.

Educational assistance and personal development.

Respectful, challenging, innovative and progressive work environment.

Apply by emailing a resume to .

Join our team of experienced professionals in the construction industry! As a Senior Estimator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate cost estimates for our projects. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!