Senior Project Estimator

About Phoenix Glass 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. Position Summary 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.

Key Responsibilities
Estimating and Tender Preparation 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. Technical Review and Risk Identification 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. Supplier Pricing and Cost Development 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. Proposals, Client Relationships and Negotiations 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, consultants and suppliers, and support the development of repeat business. Participate in scope reviews, client meetings and negotiations under the oversight of the President & General Manager. Record agreed revisions and ensure the final pricing and scope accurately reflect the proposed award. Project Handover and Ongoing Estimating Support Lead the estimating portion of project handover meetings with project management, drafting, purchasing and other involved departments. Provide a complete handover package containing the final estimate, awarded scope, relevant drawings and addenda, supplier quotations, labour assumptions, negotiated changes and identified risks or outstanding items. Support the project team in understanding the estimate and the basis of the contract scope. Assist with significant pricing changes or complex change‑order estimates when assigned. Participate in project cost reviews to understand differences between estimated and actual results and incorporate relevant lessons into future estimates. Estimating Improvement and Technical Support Contribute to the ongoing improvement of estimating templates, pricing database