Glass & Panel Sales/Estimator

Precision Walls, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement Plans

401K Savings Plan

ESOP

Health Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account for health

Long and Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Advancement and growth opportunities

Performance bonuses

Job summary

SPS Corporation is seeking an Estimator to deliver accurate, on-time estimates for exterior glass and related components. The role requires experience in glass, glazing, curtain wall and metal panels, and eligibility to work in the United States.

You will collaborate with vendors, review drawings, and manage bid documents to support timely proposals. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient with Bluebeam, Excel, Word, and Windows, and can coordinate takeoffs across multiple sources to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and translate to quantities.
• Proficient with Bluebeam, Excel, Word and Windows environments.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect bid documents and organize them by project on the company drive.
• Review drawings/specs to determine scope and line items for takeoffs.
• Prepare detailed exterior/interior glass and metal panel quantity takeoffs.
• Gather material pricing from multiple vendors and save quotes with the project files.
• Attend jobsite visits/pre-bid meetings when required.
• Coordinate takeoff reviews with supervisor to ensure timely submission.
• Communicate with clients for clarifications and document responses.

Skills

Reading drawings

Takeoffs

Vendor coordination

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Windows

Job description

SPS is looking for an Estimator which will be responsible for independently delivering an accurate estimate on time. Experience in the Glass, Glazing, Curtain Wall and Metal Panels industry is required. Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect Bid Documents (Blueprints, Specifications, Scope of Work) from various sources such as Emails, Client FTP Sites, etc. and organize them on company share drive for each assigned project.
• Review drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work and required line items for each takeoff.
• Compile a detailed takeoff of all exterior glass, interior glass and potentially, metal panel quantities required for the project. Measurements consist of multiple units such as Square Feet, Lineal Feet, and Count.
• Collect material pricing and application instructions from multiple vendors for the various products required on the project. Store and maintain all price quotes in the project file as back-up for future purchasing.
• Attend jobsite visits and pre-bid meetings when required.
• Review the completed takeoff with Supervisor to ensure that an accurate, comprehensive, and timely estimate is submitted for each project.
• Read drawings, conceptualize the building design, and systematically measure.
• Monitor the bid dates for each assigned project, to ensure that the takeoff is completed on time.
• Communicate with client with questions or clarifications, and organize all responses as part of the bid documents.

Requirements / Experience:

• Degree in Architectural, Engineering / Construction Management and/or equivalent experience in the construction field.
• Strong computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows and Bluebeam. Will also be willing and have the ability to adapt to new software programs.
• Ability to read drawings, conceptualize the building design, and systematically measure the building components into a presentable format.
• Highly organized.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plans
  • 401K Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Expending Account for healthcare
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Advancement and growth opportunities
• Performance bonuses (Incentive program)

Employment with SPS Corporation is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Each situation is reviewed individually in accordance with company policy.

100% Employee Owned

As an employee-owned company, we are passionate and dedicated to working like owners and as a team to enhance the success of the company. We are proud to be able to share in the benefits of our success through our ESOP program.

SPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply - regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Military Friendly Employer

We value the knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. Whether you are an active serve member transitioning or a military spouse, we want you to consider a rewarding career.