Architectural Aluminum and Glass Estimator

Forge Holdings; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Life insurance

PTO

Family leave

Disability

Training

Work From Home

Job summary

Quality Glass and Mirror Service is seeking an Architectural Aluminum and Glass Estimator to own the full estimating process, from drawings to final order. You will read specs, build detailed takeoffs, and manage supplier pricing, while maintaining strong client and vendor relationships.

This individual contributor role reports to senior leadership and emphasizes hands-on work with room to grow as the company expands in a six-state territory.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of commercial estimating experience in architectural glass/aluminum systems.
• Hands-on experience with takeoff/estimating software.
• Direct experience with architectural aluminum systems and interior glass hardware.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and specs to determine storefront system type, framing, glass makeup, and hardware.
• Build takeoffs and quotes using industry software.
• Source and confirm pricing with suppliers and negotiate as needed.
• Follow up with customers throughout the bid process.
• Place and track material purchase orders and see quotes through to fulfillment.
• Maintain organized project files, quotes, and vendor records.

Skills

Takeoff accuracy

Proactive communication

Tools

Bluebeam

Glazier Studio

WinBidPro

Excel

Job description

Quality Glass and Mirror Service is a high-growth, market leader in glass fabrication and aluminum systems, serving a six-state territory from our headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. We're hiring an Architectural Aluminum and Glass Estimator to own the full estimating process from first drawing to final order — not just producing a number, but seeing it through.

What you'll actually do, day to day:

• Read architectural drawings and specifications to determine storefront system type, framing dimensions, glass makeup, and hardware requirements
• Build accurate, detailed takeoffs and quotes using industry takeoff software
• Source and confirm pricing with aluminum system suppliers, and negotiate where needed
• Follow up proactively with customers throughout the bid process — this is a relationship-driven role, not a submit-and-wait one
• Once a quote is won, place and track material purchase orders and see the project through to fulfillment
• Maintain organized, accurate project files, quote worksheets, and vendor records

This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to senior leadership — you'll own your own pipeline of quotes, not manage a team. We're looking for someone who wants to do this work hands-on and do it well, with the opportunity to grow as we do.

As part of our interview process, candidates will complete a short sample takeoff exercise so we can see your approach firsthand.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years of commercial estimating experience specifically in architectural glass and/or aluminum systems (drapery, soft goods, or general construction estimating alone will not meet this requirement)
• Hands-on, working proficiency with takeoff/estimating software — Bluebeam, Glazier Studio, WinBidPro, or equivalent — plus strong Excel skills
• Direct experience with architectural aluminum systems (Tubelite, Kawneer, Oldcastle, or similar) and interior glass hardware (Assa Abloy, CRL, Dormakaba, or similar)
• Comfortable owning a project end-to-end, including placing and tracking material orders — not just producing quotes
• Excellent follow-up habits, organization, and attention to detail — our estimates need to hold up from quote to final invoice
• Strong, proactive communication with customers, vendors, and internal team members
• This is a full-time, W-2 position — we're building a long-term team, not contracting out individual deliverables
• Preference given to candidates based in the Omaha, Iowa, or Kansas City region; strong remote candidates elsewhere will still be considered

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), with Company Match Up to 4%
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home