Glass & Panel Sales/Estimator

SPS Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare

Long and Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Indiana is seeking an experienced Estimator to deliver precise estimates for projects in the Glass, Glazing, and Metal Panels industry. You will collect and review bid documents, compile detailed takeoffs, and communicate with clients, ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Construction Management or equivalent and possess strong organizational and software skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architectural, Engineering / Construction Management.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read drawings and conceptualize building designs.

Responsibilities

• Collect bid documents and organize them for each project.
• Review drawings to determine scope and required line items.
• Compile detailed takeoff of all exterior and interior glass quantities.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Organizational skills

Ability to read drawings

Education

Degree in Architectural, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Career Opportunities with SPS Corporation. Forward Thinking. Client Focused. Success Driven. Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. 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.

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)

Employee Ownership

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.

Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

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.