Architectural Glass & Aluminum Estimator — End-to-End

Quality Glass and Mirror Service; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

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 first drawing to final order. You will read drawings, build takeoffs, source pricing, and manage orders through fulfillment, maintaining tight project records.

You will handle vendor negotiations, customer follow-up, and end-to-end project ownership in a full-time role that emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and growth opportunities in a regional market.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of commercial estimating experience specifically in architectural glass and/or aluminum systems.
• Hands-on experience 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 — estimates must 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 deliverables.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Place and track material purchase orders and see the project through to fulfillment
• Maintain organized, accurate project files, quote worksheets, and vendor records

Skills

Takeoff process

Customer communication

Detail orientation

Self-motivated

Tools

Bluebeam

Glazier Studio

WinBidPro

Excel

Job description

Quality Glass and Mirror Service is seeking an Architectural Aluminum and Glass Estimator to own the full estimating process from first drawing to final order. You will read drawings, build takeoffs, source pricing, and manage orders through fulfillment, maintaining tight project records.

You will handle vendor negotiations, customer follow-up, and end-to-end project ownership in a full-time role that emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and growth opportunities in a regional market.