Architectural Glazing Estimator — BOM & Bid Specialist

oldcastlebuildingenvelope; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive benefits

PTO and holidays

Pay-for-performance raises

Training

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) in Fremont is seeking an Estimator to provide timely estimates for architectural aluminum systems, including curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights, by analyzing plans and specifications.

You will perform take-offs with Bluebeam Revu, develop BOMs, align with Division 08 specs, and collaborate with engineering and sales to present competitive bids and options for value engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience in commercial glazing or architectural metal.
• Strong ability to read architectural blueprints and technical shop drawings.
• Proficient in Bluebeam Revu and Excel for cost analysis.
• Knowledge of curtainwall systems and glass performance data.

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. (Internal Data Base learnings)
• 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 (VE) options and alternate solutions to secure project wins

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost analysis

Communication

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Job description

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) in Fremont is seeking an Estimator to provide timely estimates for architectural aluminum systems, including curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights, by analyzing plans and specifications.

You will perform take-offs with Bluebeam Revu, develop BOMs, align with Division 08 specs, and collaborate with engineering and sales to present competitive bids and options for value engineering.