Glazing & Curtain Wall Estimator — Build Iconic Facades

LVI Associates; Mason (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an Estimator for commercial glazing and curtain wall in Cleveland, OH. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for complex facade systems, review drawings, and develop competitive bids to win projects.

The role requires strong glazing knowledge, experience with quantity take-offs, and coordination with vendors and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project scope and specifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience within commercial glazing, curtain wall, facade, or building envelope.
• Experience estimating custom glazing projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of curtain wall, storefront, window systems, and architectural glass.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing quantity take-offs and developing detailed cost estimates.
• Knowledge of fabrication, installation methods, and glazing industry standards.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial glazing, curtain wall, storefront, window wall, and specialty facade projects.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs and material calculations.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, and hard bid estimates.
• Analyze project scope and identify potential risks, exclusions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and industry partners.
• Ensure all quotations align with project specifications and scope requirements.
• Evaluate competing supplier proposals to maximize project profitability.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages and client proposals.
• Develop scope letters, exclusions, clarifications, and qualifications.
• Coordinate bid submissions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Participate in bid reviews and turnover meetings with operations teams.
• Interpret architectural, structural, and facade drawings.
• Understand system requirements for unitized curtain wall, stick-built curtain wall, storefront systems, architectural glass, entrances & doors, windows, and metal panel systems.
• Identify potential design conflicts and constructability concerns.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings & specs

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bid management

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking an Estimator for commercial glazing and curtain wall in Cleveland, OH. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for complex facade systems, review drawings, and develop competitive bids to win projects.

The role requires strong glazing knowledge, experience with quantity take-offs, and coordination with vendors and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project scope and specifications.