Architectural Specialties Estimator - Design & Bid Expert

Armstrong DLW GmbH; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

401k match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Vacation and sick time

Product discount programs

Fitness center access

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is hiring for an Architectural Specialties (AS) Design Estimator in Lancaster, PA. The role supports estimating projects for custom metal, wood, fiberglass, and other specialties, aligning with design services early in the process.

Under the Estimating Supervisor, you’ll coordinate with CAD/design engineering and manufacturing to prepare timely estimates, using Excel and internal cost data to drive competitive bids.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 1–3 years’ experience as an estimator in a similar industry preferred.
• Strong mathematical abilities and experience using labor rates, machine time, material costs and usage, freight, etc. to calculate and quote projects.
• Experience reading engineering and architectural blueprints and specifications preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or construction project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates for all projects within their assigned territory.
• Follows all document procedures as outlined in the Estimating Manual.
• Understands and uses Excel worksheets to quote projects.
• Generates Requests for Information (RFI) where appropriate.
• Works with Project Managers to develop a plan to win project according to the TCX Scale.
• Communicates with customers daily to provide status updates as outlined in the Estimating Manual.

Skills

MS Excel

Excellent communication

Project management

Salesforce CRM

Estimating software

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Armstrong World Industries is hiring for an Architectural Specialties (AS) Design Estimator in Lancaster, PA. The role supports estimating projects for custom metal, wood, fiberglass, and other specialties, aligning with design services early in the process.

Under the Estimating Supervisor, you’ll coordinate with CAD/design engineering and manufacturing to prepare timely estimates, using Excel and internal cost data to drive competitive bids.