Glazing Estimator

CSG Talent; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is seeking a glazing estimator to manage end-to-end bid processes in the Charlotte, NC area. The role involves evaluating job specifications, visiting sites, and coordinating pre-construction activities to ensure competitive, accurate bids.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of glazing estimating experience, a construction-related diploma or associate degree, and strong skills with blueprints, MS Office, and MS Project. Collaborative teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of glazing-estimating experience.
• High school diploma; associate degree or certification in construction/architectural tech.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in glazing.
• Ability to read blueprints and architectural/structural drawings.
• Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• Ability to perform accurate take-offs and on-screen take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Determine bid schedules and maintain bid process timelines.
• Review job specs, visit sites, and attend pre-construction meetings.
• Solicit and review vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare bid spreadsheets and negotiate with clients.
• Lead labor reviews and bid status communication.

Skills

Estimating experience (3–5 yrs)

Blueprint reading

Take-offs (on-screen)

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Materials and equipment knowledge

Education

HS Diploma

Assoc degree/cert in Construction or Arch Tech

Tools

Microsoft Project

Windows OS

Excel

Job description

The job will require all stages of bidding on projects, including but not limited to: determining bid schedules; reviewing job specifications; visiting job sites; attending pre-construction meetings; reviewing contracts; maintaining bid process schedules and communicating bid status; choosing best options for systems/materials; soliciting and reviewing vendor and subcontractor quotes; performing labor reviews; maintaining bid spreadsheets; and negotiating work with various clients.

If you possess the qualifications required, and our company core values match those you seek in a potential employer, we would like to hear from you. Our team is dedicated to achieving success. We embrace both exceptional individual efforts and collaborative teamwork.

• Experience in estimating projects ranging from 3 to 5 years, specifically within the glazing industry, on various sized projects
• High School Diploma and college (certification or Associates degree), in Construction or Architectural Technology course work
• Knowledge of materials, machines, tools and equipment used in the industry
• Ability to read blueprints as well as architectural and structural drawings
• Ability to do accurate take-offs; familiarity with on-screen take-offs
• Working knowledge of Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Project
• Understanding of manufacturers' installation instructions