Commercial Glass and Glazing Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Estimator – Drive High-Volume Bids for a Growing Glazing Leader

Job Overview

• Company: Professional Glass
• Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 - $100,000 per year plus Performance Based Bonus
• Location: Thonotosassa, Florida (Hybrid Possible)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: High-volume, quick-duration commercial glass and glazing contracts
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will step into a pivotal role managing high-volume bidding and takeoff operations within a thriving, private equity-backed glass company. This position gives you the platform to directly influence revenue and fuel expansion strategy within a highly collaborative office culture. You will leverage your technical insight to shape project profitability while benefiting from a legacy of stability and industry trust.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform detailed material takeoffs and blueprint reviews to ensure precise scope coverage.
• Generate accurate labor and material cost estimates for high-volume, quick-duration commercial projects.
• Utilize Procore to organize, track, and streamline the estimating and client bidding process.
• Build advanced Excel spreadsheets to evaluate project complexities and labor expenditure.
• Collaborate closely with the Sales and Client Relations team to build winning proposals.
• Translate complex architectural drawings into clear, actionable estimates for the field team.
• Support private equity growth goals by maintaining aggressive accuracy standards on high-margin bids.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong experience in commercial glass and glazing estimation, or a related exterior/shell trade.
• Proven proficiency in reading blueprints, architectural drawings, and executing detailed takeoffs.
• Demonstrated competency utilizing Procore software for construction project or bid management.
• Advanced expertise working with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial calculations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored for client and executive interactions.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• More than 5 years of dedicated experience estimating storefront, curtain wall, and interior glass systems.
• Experience operating successfully within a high-growth, private equity-backed company framework.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay cycle with consistent financial scheduling.
• Performance-based bonus structure rewarding accurate and winning project bids.
• 401(k) retirement savings program backed by an employer matching contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance options to secure long-term personal peace of mind.
• Paid time off package covering designated holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Travel project opportunities paired with professional daily per diem allocations.
• Extensive safety and technical training, manufacturer exposure, and OSHA certifications.

About Us

Professional Glass is a premier commercial glass and glazing specialist proud of an exceptional 50-year reputation for quality and service. We maintain a tight-knit, collaborative $14M office environment while driving forward-thinking, private equity-backed expansion plans. We cultivate an outstanding workplace that prioritizes professional growth, elite benefits, and a supportive, team-first culture.

Legal Statement

Professional Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.