Commercial Sales Estimator
Job No:
127989
Location:
Surrey
- An exciting senior role working with a rapidly growing company.
- Receive a highly competitive salary along with a health spending account, 3 weeks vacation, and negotiable relocation assistance.
- Use your commercial glazing estimator experience to make a big impact.
About Starfire Glazing
Starfire Glazing is an architectural aluminum and glass contractor with many years of industry experience. As an organization, we specialize in all types of glass and aluminum custom fabricated curtain walls, windows, doors, skylights, sunshades, and structural glass assemblies for commercial projects. We're proud of the work that we do and we ensure that every project we work on is completed to the highest standard. We're a customer service oriented organization and we want to continue to build relationships with our customers based on trust and confidence.
At Starfire Glazing we know that our continued success and growth is thanks to our hardworking and close-knit team. All of our management, estimators, project managers, and licensed and ticketed tradesmen excel to be the best. We're proud of our professional team and we reward their hard work and dedication with excellent compensation and the opportunity to continue to succeed and grow. If this feels like an environment you could achieve within then we want to hear from you.
For more information about our organization please visit our website by clicking here.
About the Opportunity
Currently, Starfire Glazing has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Sales Estimator to join our team in Surrey, BC on a full-time basis. A relocation package can be negotiated with the successful candidate should it be required by them.
As the new Senior Estimator, you will work to ensure that our bids are accurate while also remaining competitive in order to increase our organization's sales volume. Our material supply partners, Kawneer, Alumicor, CRL US Aluminum and Standard are our metal supply partners and all glass materials as specified.
Some of your key responsibilities within this role will include:
- Preparing accurate material "take-offs" and requesting material pricing from preferred vendors.
- Qualifying tender requests and ensuring bid packages are provided by the due date.
- Preparing and submitting attractive, accurate, and competitive bid packages with detailed bid price tender proposal letters.
- Following established company organizational systems and maintaining up to date records, budgets, and bid documents.
- Collaborating with the purchasing department and the outside team to ensure projects are executed in accordance with contracted specifications and Starfire bid proposals.
- Pricing all changes and requested prices on contracts.
- Participating in weekly pre-construction meetings with office team members.
- Communicating with GC's, vendors, and clients in a professional manner while also upholding company objectives.
More About You
In order to qualify for this role, you will need a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Glazing Sales Estimator along with an Architectural Technology Diploma, an Estimating Diploma, or education in a similar relevant field. You'll also join us with experience preparing budgets and detailed estimates on commercial glazing projects as well as experience in all glazed walls and skylights. Preference will be given to applicants who have worked for a Kawneer Certified Dealer.
As our ideal candidate for this role, you'll join us with excellent communication and teamwork skills. You'll be an action-oriented individual who is passionate about the work that you do. Your assertive nature, technical knowledge, and attention to detail will ensure your success in this role as you work to secure bids and drive the growth of our organization. Your dedication towards the work that you do, as well as your determination to improve and make things better, will help foster a positive working environment for the greater team around you. Your strong verbal and written communication skills will be required to correspond with clients and vendors in a courteous, clear, and concise manner. The ability to multi-task and prioritize projects is essential based on deadlines and other requirements.
Above all, you'll be an enthusiastic and strategically minded individual who's ready to use their experience to make a big impact.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive a highly competitive salary based on skills and experience along with the following excellent benefits:
- Access to a health spending account.
- 3 weeks vacation on joining.
- Relocation assistance available to a successful candidate should it be required.
- Paid statutory holidays.
- Huge opportunities for career progression.
Upon joining Starfire Glazing you'll be welcomed into a professional and hardworking environment where open communication is valued at all levels.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for this rapidly growing organization - apply today!