Estimator

ARROW MIRROR & GLASS INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401K

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Job summary

Arrow Mirror & Glass Inc in Houston, TX is seeking a Glazing Jr. Estimator to support takeoffs, blueprint interpretation, and quoting for glazing projects. The role involves learning commercial glazing, residential construction, and service work to deliver accurate estimates.

The position requires creating budgets, preparing customer proposals, and coordinating with teams to multitask effectively while meeting deadlines. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm, onsite in Houston.

Qualifications

• Experience with estimating software or quoting tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and measure to compute linear feet and square feet.
• Strong communication, both written and spoken, with customers and team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Train and perform takeoffs using glass and glazing information on prints and specifications.
• Learn and interpret blueprints and/or drawings.
• Gain knowledge of commercial glazing, new residential construction, and commercial service work to prepare accurate quotes.
• Create budgets for projects by obtaining quotes on materials and calculating labor costs.
• Prepare proposals for customers seeking pricing on new glazing projects and remodel work.
• Multitask all functions above efficiently.

Skills

Takeoffs

Blueprint interpretation

Estimating software

Measurement analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Houston, TX 77040

Glazing Jr. Estimator Responsibilities

• Train and perform takeoffs using glass and glazing information on prints and specifications.
• Able to learn, interpret blueprints and/or drawings.
• Gain knowledge of commercial glazing, new residential construction, and commercial service work will be required to perform accurate quotes.
• Create budgets for projects by getting quotes on materials and figuring labor costs.
• Prepare proposals for customers looking for pricing on new glass, glazing projects and remodel work.
• Be able to multitask all functions above in a moment's notice.

Glazing Jr. Estimator Qualifications/Skills

• General Construction and Customer Service knowledge is plus.
• Experience in estimating software or similar quoting tools.
• Understand measurements to be able to analyze blueprints to be able to calculate linear feet and square feet from shop drawings/measure sheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, or through written formats.
• Ability to work under pressure in a detailed, organized manner.
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Able to work independently and within a team

Education

Preferred: Associated Degree in Business Administration or similar.

Schedule: Mon-Fri (7am-4pm)

Benefits Offered

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401K
• Insurance (Health, Dental & Vision)