Estimator/Project Coordinator

ECHO GLAZING LTD. — COMMERCIAL GLASS


JOB POSITION: ESTIMATOR & PROJECT COORDINATOR

Location: Philippines — Work from Home
Employment: Full-Time, Long-Term
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (Vancouver)
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: $600–$1,000 USD/month, depending on experience and qualifications


ABOUT ECHO GLAZING LTD.

Echo Glazing Ltd. is a commercial glazing contractor based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
We have been in business for over 40 years and specialize in commercial glass and aluminum construction.
We are currently looking for a full-time Estimator & Project Coordinator in the Philippines to work directly with the owner of the company.
This is intended to be a long-term position for the right person.
You will work closely with me every day through webcam, screen sharing, email, phone and online project-management tools.
This is not a basic data-entry or general virtual assistant position.
You will become part of our estimating and project-management team.

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THE JOB

Echo Glazing is invited to bid approximately 5–10 commercial glass projects every month throughout the Vancouver, British Columbia area.
Your primary responsibility will be assisting with glass and aluminum quantity takeoffs and estimating from architectural drawings.
You will work directly with me to review drawings, determine quantities, organize estimates and prepare projects for bidding.
Once we are awarded a project, your responsibilities will expand into project planning, budgeting, purchasing, design, drawings and scheduling.
We will work together as a team.
The goal is to build a strong long-term working relationship and grow the company quickly.

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ESTIMATING RESPONSIBILITIES

You will learn and assist with estimating commercial glazing projects, including:
* Curtain wall
* Aluminum storefront
* Glass
* Glass canopies
* Glass guardrails
* Frameless all-glass doors
* Aluminum swing doors
* Sliding doors
* Commercial entrance systems
* Aluminum framing
* Door hardware
* Glass hardware
* Sealants and related materials

Your estimating responsibilities will include:
* Reviewing architectural drawings
* Reading floor plans and elevations
* Reviewing architectural details
* Performing glass quantity takeoffs
* Performing aluminum quantity takeoffs
* Counting doors and openings
* Measuring dimensions
* Creating Excel takeoff sheets
* Organizing project quantities
* Requesting supplier quotations
* Comparing supplier pricing
* Preparing estimates
* Updating pricing
* Tracking bids
* Following up on quotations
* Preparing bid submissions

You will be trained in our specific estimating process.
You do not need to be an expert in commercial glazing when you start, but you must be comfortable learning technical information and reading architectural drawings.

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PROJECT COORDINATION

When Echo Glazing is awarded a project, you will also assist with project coordination.
Responsibilities will include:


PROJECT PLANNING

* Review contract documents
* Review architectural drawings
* Create project schedules
* Identify required materials
* Identify long-lead items
* Create project checklists
* Track project deadlines
* Coordinate with suppliers
* Track outstanding information


PURCHASING

Assist with purchasing:
* Aluminum
* Curtain wall
* Storefront
* Glass
* Doors
* Door hardware
* Glass hardware
* Sealants
* Membranes
* Other project materials

You will communicate with suppliers and help track:
What was ordered → when it was ordered → when it is expected → where it needs to go → whether it has arrived.


BUDGETING

Assist with:
* Project budgets
* Material costs
* Supplier quotations
* Purchase orders
* Cost tracking
* Project changes
* Comparing estimated costs to actual costs


DESIGN / DRAWINGS

Assist with basic design and drafting using AutoCAD.
You may work with:
* Shop drawings
* Door drawings
* Aluminum details
* Glass details
* Field dimensions
* Architectural drawings
* Fabrication information


SCHEDULING

Help maintain project schedules and coordinate:
* Glass deliveries
* Aluminum deliveries
* Door deliveries
* Hardware
* Site readiness
* Installation requirements
* Supplier lead times

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

You should have experience with:


MICROSOFT OFFICE

* Microsoft Excel — REQUIRED
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Outlook


DRAWING / PDF SOFTWARE

* AutoCAD — REQUIRED
* Adobe Acrobat Pro — REQUIRED
* Experience working with architectural drawings


AI

* Basic experience using ChatGPT or other AI tools
* Ability to write basic AI prompts
* Interest in learning how AI can be used to improve estimating and project management

You do not need to be an AI expert.
You simply need to be comfortable using AI and willing to learn.

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who is:
Highly organized
Very detail-oriented
Good with numbers
Good with Excel
Comfortable reading drawings
Good at communicating in English
Reliable
Self-motivated
Fast learner
Comfortable working with computers
Interested in construction
Interested in learning and growing with the company
You should be comfortable working directly with the owner through webcam every day.
You should also be comfortable asking questions when you don't understand something.
We would much rather have someone say:
> "I'm not sure what this detail means. Can you explain it?"

than someone who guesses.

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ENGLISH REQUIREMENT

Excellent written and spoken English is important.
You will be communicating directly with me every day.
You may also eventually communicate with:
* Suppliers
* Manufacturers
* Architects
* Contractors
* Project managers
* Customers

You must therefore be able to communicate clearly and professionally in English.

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WORKING HOURS

This is a full-time position.


MONDAY – FRIDAY

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Pacific Time
This corresponds to evening/night hours in the Philippines.
You must be able to consistently work these hours.
Because you will be working directly with me through webcam, being available during these hours is a requirement.

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COMPENSATION

Starting salary:


$600–$1,000 USD PER MONTH

Salary will depend on:
* Experience
* AutoCAD ability
* Excel ability
* Construction experience
* Estimating experience
* English communication
* Ability to learn

There is significant opportunity for increased responsibility and compensation as you become more experienced.
Our goal is to find someone who can grow with the company.

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LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY

We are not looking for someone who wants to work with us for a few months.
We are looking for someone who wants to become a long-term member of the Echo Glazing team.
You will have the opportunity to learn:
Commercial construction
→ Glass & aluminum
→ Estimating
→ Project management
→ Purchasing
→ Budgeting
→ AutoCAD
→ Construction scheduling
→ AI-assisted project management
As your knowledge increases, your responsibilities will increase.
Our goal is to grow the company and build a larger team quickly.
The right person can grow with us.

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HOW TO APPLY

Please answer ALL of the following questions.


1. CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

Tell us about your experience with construction, architecture, engineering, estimating or project coordination.


2. ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

Have you worked with architectural drawings?
If yes, what types of drawings have you worked with?


3. ESTIMATING

Have you ever performed a construction quantity takeoff?
If yes, describe what you have taken off.


4. EXCEL

Rate your Excel skills from 1–10.
Please describe what you can do in Excel.


5. AUTOCAD

Rate your AutoCAD skills from 1–10.
Please describe your AutoCAD experience.


6. ADOBE ACROBAT PRO

How have you used Adobe Acrobat Pro?


7. AI

Have you used ChatGPT or other AI tools?
If yes, give an example of how you have used AI in your work.


8. ENGLISH

Please tell us about your English communication skills.


9. WORKING HOURS

Confirm that you are available to work:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Pacific Time.


10. SALARY

What monthly salary are you expecting?


11. LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT

Are you looking for a long-term full-time position?
Please explain.


12. IMPORTANT

At the very beginning of your application, write:
"I READ THE ENTIRE JOB POSTING AND I AM AVAILABLE TO WORK 9AM–4PM PACIFIC TIME."
Applications that do not include this sentence may not be considered.

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INTERVIEW & TESTING

Shortlisted applicants will have a video interview with the owner.
We may also provide a short practical test involving:
* Architectural drawings
* Glass takeoff
* Aluminum takeoff
* Excel
* AutoCAD
* Basic estimating
* Problem solving

The purpose of the test is to see how you think and how accurately you work.
We are looking for someone who can become an important part of our company.


IF YOU ARE INTELLIGENT, ORGANIZED, HARDWORKING, INTERESTED IN CONSTRUCTION AND WANT A LONG-TERM CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH A CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Apply today.