Estimator for Unitized Curtain Wall & Glazing Projects

Kimmel & Associates; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates in Saint Louis seeks a detail-oriented Estimator to join its Preconstruction and Estimating team. This role develops accurate project cost estimates by analyzing drawings, specifications, and project requirements while collaborating with vendors, subcontractors, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders throughout the bidding process.

The ideal candidate will have strong estimating skills, experience with commercial glazing and curtain wall systems, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Two or more years of estimating, preconstruction, or sales experience in construction.
• Strong understanding of architectural and structural drawings and construction docs.
• Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise detailed material takeoffs and quantity surveys with guidance from senior estimating leadership.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, structural calculations, and engineering docs to determine scope and pricing.
• Analyze schedules, visual mock-ups, testing requirements, material procurement timelines, and installation sequencing.
• Develop comprehensive material, labor, equipment, transportation, tax, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Produce detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and site plans.
• Prepare bid documentation, pricing breakdowns, unit costs, clarifications, inclusions, and exclusions.

Skills

detail-oriented

analytical

estimating experience

bid management

Education

College degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel (formulas)

Job description

Kimmel & Associates in Saint Louis seeks a detail-oriented Estimator to join its Preconstruction and Estimating team. This role develops accurate project cost estimates by analyzing drawings, specifications, and project requirements while collaborating with vendors, subcontractors, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders throughout the bidding process.

The ideal candidate will have strong estimating skills, experience with commercial glazing and curtain wall systems, and the ability to