Estimator - Glazing & Custom Fabrication (On-Site)

Arcadia; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a detail‑oriented Estimator to gather, analyze, and organize information that supports accurate project costing and smooth production flow in the glazing industry.

The role requires reviewing proposals, drawings, and specifications, performing customer take-offs, and maintaining cost data. On-site, full-time position with room to grow within a dynamic manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to prioritize workload and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with consistent deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Demonstrated strengths in collaboration and teamwork.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid technical aptitude and ability to understand production processes.
• Sound decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and compiles all necessary materials for estimation, including proposals, architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related documentation.
• Performs customer take-offs and calculates project costs by evaluating labor, materials, and time requirements.
• Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies through thorough information gathering and analysis.
• Prepares specialized reports by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing data, patterns, and emerging trends.
• Updates, maintains, and safeguards the cost database through accurate data entry and routine backups.
• Supports team objectives by completing related tasks and contributing to shared operational outcomes.

Skills

Prioritize workload

Work independently

Team collaboration

Proactive problem-solving

Organizational skills

Technical aptitude

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Arcadia Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a detail‑oriented Estimator to gather, analyze, and organize information that supports accurate project costing and smooth production flow in the glazing industry.

The role requires reviewing proposals, drawings, and specifications, performing customer take-offs, and maintaining cost data. On-site, full-time position with room to grow within a dynamic manufacturing team.