Architectural Metal Estimator: Takeoffs & Proposals

Focus; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus in Birmingham, AL seeks a Junior Architectural Estimator to support the team by reviewing project documents, performing accurate material takeoffs, obtaining pricing, and preparing professional proposals for architectural metal products.

The role collaborates with sales, engineering, project management, manufacturing, vendors, and subcontractors to define project scope, identify missing information, and address constructability or pricing risks.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and construction details.
• One to five years of experience in estimating, drafting, construction, architectural products, sheet metal fabrication, or a related field.
• Experience completing digital takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu.
• Strong mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, and construction details.
• Complete accurate quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu.
• Prepare clear, detailed, and professional project proposals.
• Assist with light CAD work, drawing review, and basic project detailing.
• Identify project scope, materials, finishes, dimensions, and installation requirements.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain material, fabrication, finishing, and freight pricing.
• Estimate architectural metal products, including fabricated sheet metal, expanded metal, perforated metal, support components, and related accessories.
• Evaluate construction details for completeness, constructability, and potential scope gaps.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, project management, manufacturing, and outside vendors.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, assumptions, exclusions, and proposal revisions.
• Support value‑engineering discussions and alternative product or fabrication recommendations.
• Follow up on outstanding information needed to complete estimates accurately and on time.

Skills

Bluebeam Revu

Drawings interpretation

Quantities takeoffs

Excel

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Associate degree in construction technology

High school diploma

AutoCAD/Bluebeam coursework

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Focus in Birmingham, AL seeks a Junior Architectural Estimator to support the team by reviewing project documents, performing accurate material takeoffs, obtaining pricing, and preparing professional proposals for architectural metal products.

The role collaborates with sales, engineering, project management, manufacturing, vendors, and subcontractors to define project scope, identify missing information, and address constructability or pricing risks.