Commercial Glass & Glazing Estimator — Growth & Benefits

PeopleShare by PROMAN; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Growth opportunities in construction

Job summary

PeopleShare by PROMAN in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Commercial Glass & Glazing Estimator to review plans and specifications, perform takeoffs, obtain pricing, and prepare competitive proposals for commercial glass and glazing projects.

Entry-level candidates with construction experience and experienced estimators are encouraged to apply; the position entails collaborating with project managers, vendors, and internal teams to develop accurate estimates and timely bids.

Qualifications

• Commercial construction estimating experience preferred.
• Glass and glazing estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of storefront systems, curtain walls, entrances, glass, aluminum framing, and related hardware preferred.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with estimating software, takeoff software, or Procore is a plus.
• Experience with government, prevailing wage, or Davis-Bacon projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents for commercial construction projects.
• Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs for storefront systems, curtain walls, entrances, interior glass systems, mirrors, aluminum framing, glazing hardware, and related products.
• Obtain pricing and lead-time information from vendors and manufacturers.
• Prepare accurate estimates including labor, materials, equipment, freight, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop professional proposals with clearly defined scopes, inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications.
• Review project requirements such as prevailing wage, bonding, scheduling, and other conditions that may impact pricing.
• Track submitted bids and follow up on proposals.
• Review addenda and make necessary revisions prior to bid deadlines.
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Maintain accurate bid records and estimating documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the bidding process.

Skills

Reading architectural drawings

Mathematical proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff software

Procore

Job description

PeopleShare by PROMAN in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Commercial Glass & Glazing Estimator to review plans and specifications, perform takeoffs, obtain pricing, and prepare competitive proposals for commercial glass and glazing projects.

Entry-level candidates with construction experience and experienced estimators are encouraged to apply; the position entails collaborating with project managers, vendors, and internal teams to develop accurate estimates and timely bids.