Architectural Glazing Estimator — Takeoffs, BOM & Bids

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive benefits

Paid time off and floating holidays

Performance-based raises/bonuses

Training and development

Job summary

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our Estimating Department. You will provide timely estimates for architectural aluminum systems, analyze plans, and craft costed solutions for curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights that align with OBE product lines and industry standards.

Key duties include take-offs with Bluebeam Revu, BOM development, specification alignment (Division 08), cost analysis, bid preparation, and collaboration with engineering and sales

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.

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

Advanced blueprint reading

Cost analysis

Technical communication

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our Estimating Department. You will provide timely estimates for architectural aluminum systems, analyze plans, and craft costed solutions for curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights that align with OBE product lines and industry standards.

Key duties include take-offs with Bluebeam Revu, BOM development, specification alignment (Division 08), cost analysis, bid preparation, and collaboration with engineering and sales