Commercial Glazing Estimator

**About: Durabuilt Commercial Solutions**

We are one of Western Canada’s largest window and door manufacturers servicing consumers, contractors and retailers. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, it’s not just Durabuilt’s innovative manufacturing and design that places us on the list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies - **it’s also our people**.

At Durabuilt Commercial Solutions our expertise allows us to offer you catered commercial solutions that can make all the difference to your project.

**Our values are at the core of everything we do**
- **Innovative**. Think ahead to stay ahead.
- **Driver**. Stay hungry and act with urgency.
- **Ownership**. No excuses. 100% accountability.
- **Caring**. For employees, partners, and the community.
- **Individual**. We work with great people and expect a lot from them.

**OBJECTIVE OF POSITION**

You are an organized, detail-oriented individual with a proven track record delivering accurate quotes. You work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deadlines. Your attention to detail and time management allows you to work on multiple requests while ensuring accuracy. You thrive in an environment that allows you to leverage and develop your skills to help the organization grow and evolve.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**Project Estimation: 75%**
- Vet incoming tenders with Commercial Business Manager and Director of Sales, to determine if Durabuilt will bid/not bid.
- Perform accurate takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and related documents.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, contract requirements, and job specifications to gather a full understanding of the scope of the work to be estimated.
- Liaise with clients as required to clarify scope of work.
- Coordinate with sales and operations teams and assist in preparing RFI’s and RFQ’s.
- Review and maintain a record of all addendums, communicating any effects it may have on the estimate.
- Submit for engineering where required to determine feasibility of design.
- Work closely with supply chain to ascertain purchasing costs.
- Accurately prepare and provide formal quotation to present to the client in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Qualify where quote does not meet plans and specifications and clarify scope of work.
- Prepare contract package for executive approval and submission, ensuring all documents are aligned and compliant with the contract.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to optimize efficiency and ensure project estimates are feasible and attainable.
- Identify potential cost saving options.
- Follow up with customers to establish if our bid was successful and obtain feedback to assist with future opportunities.

**Project Coordination: 25%**
- Process orders and communicate order information to relevant personnel.
- Process, document, and communicate all change orders as necessary to ensure success.
- Issue shop drawings, samples, and other required submittals to the client team for approval.
- Review shop drawings at every stage of the internal and client review, noting any revisions, and recommendations, and offer suggestions.
- File project documents in all required data storage locations.
- Coordinate job site meetings with the client and project superintendent team as requested.
- Prepare a close-out package for substantial completion as per the contract requirements.
- Prepare and issue Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Warranty Documents.
- Complete projects close-out site walk, document deficiencies, and process close-out service.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Lifting and/or carrying anywhere from 0 lbs to 20 lbs.
- Operate primarily in an office environment.
- Project site meetings as required.
- Use standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
- Flexible schedule, occasional weekend work.
- Intermittent travel to support the HR department and attend meetings.
- Pressure to produce tangible results and complete projects within tight timelines.

**EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION**
- Degree or Diploma in Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Project Management, Construction Estimation.
- DISC Assessment.
- Clear Criminal Background Check.
- Class 5 Driver License with Clean Driving Record.

**EXPERIENCE / CAPABILITIES**
- 3+ years’ experience in a Commercial Glazing Estimator or Project Coordinator role.
- Previous experience in Commercial Construction with a focus on Commercial Glazing.
- Knowledge of Commercial Glazing Systems would be considered an asset.
- Strong blueprint and specification reading aptitude.
- Solid working knowledge of building code requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in computer skills in MS Office and Excel.
- Previous experience with Salesforce Software considered an asset.

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**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
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