Estimator

Arrow Mirror & Glass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Southwest Glass of Houston is hiring a Glazing Jr. Estimator to review blueprints and specifications to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates for construction projects.

The role requires learning glazing specifics for commercial and residential work, creating budgets, and preparing customer proposals. A strong emphasis on accuracy, communication, and teamwork is essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic construction knowledge and customer service aptitude is a plus.
• Proficient in interpreting blueprints and shop drawings to derive quantities.
• Ability to communicate clearly by phone, in person, or in writing.
• Experience with estimating software or quoting tools is preferred.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Train and perform takeoffs using glazing information on prints and specs.
• Able to learn and interpret blueprints/drawings.
• Learn commercial glazing scope including new residential and service work.
• Create project budgets by obtaining quotes for materials and estimating labor.
• Prepare proposals for pricing on new glass, glazing projects, and remodels.
• Multitask all responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Customer service

Blueprint interpretation

Communication skills

Pressure tolerance

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Southwest Glass of Houston - Houston, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Glazing Jr. Estimator to be responsible for reviewing blueprints, specifications and other documents to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates on construction projects.

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)