Estimator 2

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Résumé du poste

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope seeks an estimator to deliver timely, detailed estimates for architectural aluminum systems. You will analyze plans for curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights, ensuring alignment with technical specs and project goals. Strong communication with internal teams is essential.

You will develop BOMs, perform cost analyses, and prepare bid packages to help win projects, with emphasis on accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years estimating experience in commercial glazing or architectural metal.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret architectural blueprints and shop drawings.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu for digital take-offs.
• Strong cost analysis skills using Excel and related tools.

Responsabilités

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for aluminum and hardware with digital tools.
• Develop bills of materials for complex curtainwalls, storefronts, and entrances.
• Review Division 08 specs to ensure thermal, structural, and aesthetic goals.
• Calculate total project costs including materials and labor.
• Prepare and submit bid packages and quotations to glazing/GCs.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales to offer VE options and win projects.

Connaissances

Blueprint reading

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Cost analysis

Communication

Formation

Experience in commercial glazing estimating

Outils

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here .

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

As a vital member of the OBE Estimating Department, you will provide detailed, timely estimates for architectural aluminum systems. This role involves independent analysis of architectural plans to provide building envelope solutions, including curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights that are favorable to OBE product lines while meeting rigorous industry standard .

Job responsibilities include:

• Detailed Take-offs: Perform quantity take-offs for aluminum, and related hardware using digital tools like Bluebeam, Revu, orthe like.
• Bill of Materials (BOM): Develop comprehensive bills of materials for complex projects, including curtainwalls, storefronts, and specialty entrance systems.
• Specification Alignment: Review architectural specifications (Division 08) to ensure the selected product systems meet or exceed thermal, structural, and aesthetic requirements.
• Cost Analysis: Calculate total project costs, including raw materials, manufacturing labor, and necessary components. (Internal Data Base learnings)
• Bid Preparation: Compile and submit professional bid packages and formal quotations to glazing contractors and general contractors.
• Technical Consultation: Collaborate with internal engineering and sales teams to provide value engineering (VE) options and alternate solutions to secure project wins

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience specifically within the commercial glazing or architectural metal industry.
• Advancedproficiencyin reading and interpreting architectural blueprints and technical shop drawings.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu for digital take-offs and strong in Microsoft Excel for cost analysis.
• In-depth understanding of glazing systems, including curtainwall pressure plate systems, thermally broken storefronts, and glass performance data.
• Strong ability to communicate technical details clearly to customers and internal production teams.

Position Pay Range

$65,000 - $75,000 USD

What OBEOffers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check consistent with federal and state law.