Senior Estimator

Phoenix Glass is a commercial glazing contractor and manufacturer based in Delta, B.C. Our work includes unitized and stick-built curtain wall, storefront, windows, entrance doors, glass canopies and custom architectural glazing. Our team supports projects from estimating and preconstruction through fabrication and installation.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong commercial glazing background to take ownership of assigned opportunities from initial inquiry and preliminary budgeting through detailed estimating, tender submission, follow‑up, negotiations and project handover.

This is a hands‑on estimating role suited to someone who understands how glazing systems are designed, fabricated and installed—and can translate that understanding into complete, competitive and commercially sound proposals.

Reporting to the President & General Manager, who oversees sales, estimating and preconstruction, the Senior Estimator will work closely with drafting, purchasing, fabrication and project management. The President & General Manager will provide oversight of bid strategy, final pricing and negotiations.

The position will also contribute to improving estimating tools, cost information and internal processes. Depending on experience and the agreed scope of the role, responsibilities may include reviewing other estimators’ bids and providing technical guidance.

Take responsibility for preparing estimates for assigned commercial glazing opportunities, including preliminary budgets, design‑development pricing, competitive tenders and negotiated projects.

Review drawings, specifications, addenda, schedules and tender requirements to establish the complete scope of work. Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for materials, fabrication, installation, equipment and other project‑specific costs.

Account for applicable supporting costs such as drafting, engineering, mock‑ups, testing, packaging, freight, access equipment and site logistics. Maintain clear records of quantities, pricing sources, labour allowances and estimating assumptions.

Assess proposed glazing systems and details for estimating purposes, including fabrication requirements, installation methods, interfaces with adjacent work and project sequencing.

Identify scope gaps, conflicting information, unusual details, long‑lead materials and technical or commercial risks. Obtain clarification where needed and bring significant issues to the President & General Manager before submission.

Work with internal technical and operations personnel to validate assumptions. Develop value‑engineering options and alternative pricing, identifying any associated changes to scope, performance requirements or approvals.

Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring comparisons reflect equivalent scopes, specifications and delivery requirements.

Work with purchasing, fabrication and field operations to establish realistic material costs, production allowances, installation labour and equipment requirements.

Consider quotation validity, lead times, freight, currency exposure, duties and potential escalation where applicable. Maintain current pricing information and document the basis of significant cost allowances.

Prepare clear proposals identifying the offered scope, inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, alternates and relevant commercial assumptions.

Manage submission deadlines and follow up on outstanding proposals. Maintain professional relationships with general contractors, clients,…