Building Envelope Estimator - Glazing & Panels (Relocation)

BMF Corporation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

BMF Corporation is seeking a Building Envelope Estimator for its Raleigh, NC office. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates for glazing and metal panel projects by reviewing drawings, analyzing specifications, and conducting take-offs.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of estimating glazing or metal panel scopes within commercial construction and can work with vendor quotes and bid documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience in glazing or metal panel systems.
• Strong understanding of curtainwall, storefront, window wall, ACM/IMP/plate panel systems, or related envelope components.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Proficient with take-off and estimating software (Bluebeam, Excel, or equivalent) as well as glazier studio and partner pak.
• Construction or engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to prepare accurate estimates.
• Perform detailed take-offs for curtainwall, storefront, window wall, ACM/IMP/plate panel systems.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor/subcontractor pricing and material quotes.
• Prepare cost breakdowns, proposals, and bid documentation for leadership review.
• Identify value‑engineering opportunities and alternatives.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and sales teams on preconstruction planning.
• Monitor market pricing, material costs and industry trends.
• Maintain bid files, historical pricing, and estimating tools.
• Participate in bid reviews and project handoff meetings.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Construction or engineering background

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Glazier Studio

Partner Pak

Job description

BMF Corporation is seeking a Building Envelope Estimator for its Raleigh, NC office. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates for glazing and metal panel projects by reviewing drawings, analyzing specifications, and conducting take-offs.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of estimating glazing or metal panel scopes within commercial construction and can work with vendor quotes and bid documentation.