Job Overview
Salary - TBD/Benefits/Yearly Fiscal Bonus/Company Events
The Estimator/Quoter is responsible for producing accurate, timely, and profitable quotes for commercial door projects. This includes reviewing drawings and specifications, performing material and labour takeoffs, sourcing pricing from suppliers, and preparing customer-facing proposals. The role sits between the customer, the field crew, and the office, so clear written and verbal communication is as important as pricing accuracy.
Duties
- Review RFQs, tender packages, drawings, and specifications to determine scope of work.
- Perform material and labour takeoffs for sectional doors, rolling steel doors, high-speed doors, fire doors, dock levelers, operators, and related hardware.
- Source and confirm pricing with suppliers and manufacturers; track lead times.
- Calculate labour hours, equipment needs, freight, permits, and site conditions into pricing.
- Prepare and issue written quotes and formal proposals with clear inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and validity periods.
- Maintain a quote log and follow up on outstanding quotes on a set schedule.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customer base.
Experience
- Direct overhead door industry experience (an asset, not required) — commercial sectional, rolling steel, high-speed, fire doors, operators, dock equipment, or gate systems.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online Advanced and excel.
- Practical, demonstrated use of AI tools in a work setting.
- Experience with construction tender portals and bid depositories.
- Knowledge of Alberta building code requirements relating to door openings.
- Work from door schedules, elevations, and rough opening dimensions.
- Interpret spec sections (e.g., Division 08 — Openings) and confirm compliance of proposed products, including fire ratings, wind load, and cycle-life requirements.
- Proven experience in construction estimating or a related role within the construction industry
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and pricing strategies
- Demonstrated negotiation skills to secure optimal pricing from vendors and subcontractors
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines
Office-based with occasional site visits to active construction sites and commercial facilities. Site visits require appropriate PPE and may involve exposure to outdoor conditions, ladders, and measuring at height.
Join us if you’re passionate about delivering precise estimates that drive successful projects! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise in construction estimating while making a tangible impact on our company’s success.
Work Location: In person
