Location: Laval, QC
** Candidate must be able to regularly communicate with English and French speaking clients. **
COMPANY BACKGROUND
For over 60 years, BV Glazing and Quest Windows have helped shape North America’s most iconic skylines. From Toronto to Texas, we are vertically integrated to design, engineer, manufacture and install the complete building envelope with today’s most ambitious developers. Serving both residential and commercial construction markets across Canada and the United States, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. At BVGlazing Systems our mission is to Build Value in everything we do. This philosophy drives our commitment to:
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Deliver cutting edge solutions to our customers.
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Foster the professional growth and development of our team members.
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Uphold excellence through training, education and innovation.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an Estimator to join our team with a strong background in manufacturing and construction processes. Reporting to the Director of Estimating, the successful candidate will play a critical role in developing accurate cost estimates, analyzing project specifications, and supporting bid strategies.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
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Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the construction industry.
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Competitive compensation plan.
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Be a part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment.
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We’ve got your health and future in mind!
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Participate in the comprehensive benefits package including Extended Healthcare Benefits.
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Vacation accrual plan.
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Work/life balance with short Friday’s year around.
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Goodlife Fitness discount program.
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Company sponsored perks.
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Participate upon hire in a company match RSP/DPSP program (2-year vesting period).
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Voluntary participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) as per company policy.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Prepare detailed and accurate project estimates based on drawings, specifications, and scope of work.
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Analyze proposals, drawings, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
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Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, project management, and purchasing.
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Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing and maintain up-to-date cost databases.
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Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options to improve bid competitiveness.
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Support the preparation of tender and proposal documents, including detailed breakdowns and narrative justifications.
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Participate in project hand-off meetings to ensure continuity and clarity between estimating and operations teams.
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Maintain awareness of current market trends and pricing in materials, labor, and subcontracted work.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating process.
EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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College Diploma in Architectural Technology, Construction Management or a related field is preferred.
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5+ years of estimating experience within a glazing, manufacturing or construction industry.
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Strong knowledge of estimation tools, material take-offs, and bid strategies.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel skills are essential
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
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Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external vendors.
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Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
SALARY RANGE
$100,000 to $120,000 annual salary
TRAINING & ONBOARDING
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. In compliance with the AODA, all reasonable accommodations will be made available upon request from candidates with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation due to a disability please discuss with the Manager scheduling your interview.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
