Senior Sales Estimator

Durabuilt Windows & Doors

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Construction/Civil Technology, Estimating Certificate, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years in commercial construction estimating or business development
  • Strong background in commercial glazing preferred
  • Established connections in the Calgary construction community
  • Comfortable with client interactions and independent market development

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a regional sales plan for Calgary
  • Cultivate relationships with General Contractors, Developers, Architects, and Consultants
  • Identify and qualify project opportunities before they enter the market
  • Represent Durabuilt at industry events and networking functions
  • Maintain a sales pipeline using Salesforce for market intelligence
  • Attend pre-tender meetings and deliver competitive estimates
  • Prepare material take-offs and labor estimates, analyzing supplier pricing
  • Follow up on bids, gather competitive intelligence, and clarify project scopes
  • Propose value-added options for competitive advantage
  • Prepare documentation for seamless project transition to Operations team

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment
  • Access to a deep network within the local construction community
  • Involvement in landmark commercial glazing projects
  • Ability to influence and shape the company's market approach
  • Collaboration with a forward-thinking team at Durabuilt
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Durabuilt Commercial Glazing is looking for a dynamic, growth-oriented Senior Sales Estimator to serve as our primary representative and market anchor in Calgary. This isn't just a numbers job - it's an opportunity to blend business development, relationship management and estimating expertise to drive new businesses, convert leads into landmark projects and accelerate our expansion in the Calgary region.
If you are an entrepreneurially minded professional with a deep network in the local construction community and a sharp eye for commercial glazing estimates, we want to hear from you.RESPONSIBILITIES
Market Growth & Business Development
  • Own the Calgary Market: Develop and execute a targeted regional sales plan to hit annual growth and awarded work targets.
  • Build Lasting Partnerships: Cultivate deep-rooted relationships with General Contractors, Developers, Architects and Consultants through direct outreach, office visits and networking.
  • Get Ahead of the Tender: Proactively identify and qualify project opportunities before they hit the open market.
  • Be the Face of Durabuilt: Represent the brand at industry associations, trade events and networking functions.
  • Track Your Success: Maintain an active sales pipeline and leverage Salesforce to forecast opportunities and capture market intelligence.
Precision Estimating & Tendering
  • Own the Bid: Attend pre-tender site meetings, review tender documentation and deliver highly accurate, competitive estimates.
  • Analyze & Optimize: Prepare detailed material take-offs and labor estimates while soliciting and leveling supplier/subcontractor pricing.
  • Close the Deal: Proactively follow up on submitted bids, gather competitive intelligence, and work closely with clients to clarify scope, inclusions and alternates.
  • Value Engineering: Identify and propose value-added options or cost-saving solutions that give Durabuilt a distinct competitive edge.
  • Seamless Handover: Prepare pristine documentation for all awarded projects and lead the transition to our Operations team.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • The Blueprint: A Diploma in Construction/Civil Technology, an Estimating Certificate, or an equivalent mix of education and hands-on experience.
  • The Track Record: Minimum 5 years of experience bridging commercial construction estimating, sales, project management, or business development.
  • The Specialty:Commercial glazing experience is strongly preferred. Experience estimating large-scale commercial glazing projects is a major asset.
  • The Network: An established web of connections within the Calgary construction market is highly desirable.
  • The Hustle: High comfort level conducting customer visits, presenting to clients, and working independently to build a market pipeline.

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