Glass Estimator for Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Read Blue prints and estimate storefront, curtain wall, glass railing, etc

for Glass Company in Denver CO

Estimator Job Duties:

• Identify project-specific requirements and specifications.

• Create elevations of specific storefront and curtain walls in estimating software.

• Utilize computerized estimating spreadsheets and proposal forms in Microsoft Excel, Word, GDS Estimating.

• Produce detailed unit takeoffs from architectural drawings.

• Prepare detailed Bid Packages for submittal to the customer.

• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities.

• Evaluate offers to bid by working on costing changes, additions, and site requirements.

• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.

• Maintain continuity by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

• Experienced in creating and cultivating relationships.

• Review and analyze proposals from potential customers daily.

• Strengthen the company’s reputation in the marketplace through impressive professionalism and relationship building with contractors and customers.

• Develop an accurate and professional proposal.

• Ensure the scope of work is 100% accurate, to avoid miscommunication, errors, redos, and the need for a second estimate.

• Utilize software to track actual costs against projections on awarded jobs.

• Collaborate with Project Managers and production team as needed.

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Estimator Skills and Qualifications:

• Computer Literacy

• Familiarity with architectural plans is a must.

• Ability to make take-offs from plans is a big plus, but will train.

• Experience estimating any aspect of construction is a big plus

• Minimum two years of architectural or construction experience

• Strong written, verbal, and team-building skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and listening skills.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and work ethic.

• Excellent follow-up skills.

• Must be persistent, methodical, and timely.

• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines.

• Strong foundation with numbers.

• Must have an easy-going and coachable mindset.

• Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously.

• Able to meet some physical requirements: walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.