Architectural Glass Estimator - Takeoffs, BOM & Bids

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop; Albertville (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Pay-for-performance with raises/bonues

Job summary

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop is seeking an estimator to join the Estimating Department in Minnesota. You will prepare detailed take-offs and BOMs for curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights, aligning specs to meet thermal, structural, and aesthetic requirements.

The role requires at least 2 years in commercial glazing estimation, strong blueprint reading, and proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Excel for cost analysis. Collaboration with engineering and sales will secure project wins.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience specifically within the commercial glazing or architectural metal industry.
• Advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural blueprints and technical shop drawings.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu for digital take-offs and strong in Microsoft Excel for cost analysis.
• In-depth understanding of glazing systems, including curtainwall pressure plate systems, thermally broken storefronts, and glass performance data.
• Strong ability to communicate technical details clearly to customers and internal production teams.

Responsibilities

• Detailed Take-offs: Perform quantity take-offs for aluminum, and related hardware using digital tools like Bluebeam Revu or the like.
• Bill of Materials (BOM): Develop comprehensive bills of materials for complex projects, including curtainwalls, storefronts, and specialty entrance systems.
• Specification Alignment: Review architectural specifications (Division 08) to ensure the selected product systems meet or exceed thermal, structural, and aesthetic requirements.
• Cost Analysis: Calculate total project costs, including raw materials, manufacturing labor, and necessary components.
• Bid Preparation: Compile and submit professional bid packages and formal quotations to glazing contractors and general contractors.
• Technical Consultation: Collaborate with internal engineering and sales teams to provide value engineering options and alternate solutions to secure project wins

Skills

Estimating

Blueprint reading

Cost analysis

Bid preparation

Glazing systems knowledge

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop is seeking an estimator to join the Estimating Department in Minnesota. You will prepare detailed take-offs and BOMs for curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights, aligning specs to meet thermal, structural, and aesthetic requirements.

The role requires at least 2 years in commercial glazing estimation, strong blueprint reading, and proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Excel for cost analysis. Collaboration with engineering and sales will secure project wins.