Estimator Assistant

Hallmark Glass Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vacation Time

Opportunity for growth in the Company

No weekends required or Holidays

Job summary

Hallmark Glass Inc. in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced construction estimator to handle bids and budgets for glass and glazing projects. The role requires reading architectural drawings, following bid deadlines, and providing pricing for change orders on awarded work.

You will submit bids daily, assist with phone coverage, and track estimating across all submitted projects while collaborating with vendors to secure better pricing. A team-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with GDS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of fabrication and installation to understand customer needs.
• 2+ years construction estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline, no exceptions.
• Follow up on estimates.
• Provide pricing for change orders on awarded projects.
• Make site visits on specific projects.
• Submit bids daily.
• Keep track of estimating on all submitted projects.
• Assist with phone coverage when needed.
• Show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from vendors.
• Must be a team player.

Skills

Read architectural drawings

Bid management

Vendor pricing

Geometry & math

multitasking & organization

Team player

Custom door hardware knowledge

Goal driven

Tools

GDS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
• Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline, no exceptions
• Follow up on estimates
• Provide pricing for change orders on awarded projects
• Make site visits on specific projects
• Keep track of estimating on all submitted projects
• Assist with phone coverage when needed
• Show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from vendors
• Must be a team player

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
• Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline, no exceptions
• Follow up on estimates
• Provide pricing for change orders on awarded projects
• Make site visits on specific projects
• Submit bids daily
• Keep track of estimating on all submitted projects
• Assist with phone coverage when needed
• Show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from vendors
• Must be a team player

Skills

• Must have basic computer skills
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Knowledge of aluminum glazing systems and their applications
• Strong geometry and math skills
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to handle numerous projects, phones, prioritize workload and work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and experience of custom door hardware
• Goal driven

Requirements

• Experience with GDS, AutoCad, Microsoft Office and estimating software
• Must be able to communicate effectively and conduct themselves professionally; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Need to have good working knowledge of fabrication and installation in order to have good understanding of customer needs
• 2 plus years construction estimating experience

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off, Vacation Time
• Opportunity for growth in the Company
• $20-$30 an hour starting pay (Based on Experience)
• No weekends required or Holidays