Glazing Estimator

Talent Edge Recruiting; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an Estimator in the Portland, OR area to join the Pre-Construction & Estimating team. You will work with experienced leadership, handling quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and proposal preparation for multiple bids.

The role requires 2+ years estimating in construction, familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Kawneer/PartnerPak is a bonus. Onsite with hybrid Fridays; benefits included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience in construction.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, material summaries, and cost estimate/proposal preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and proposals for bids.
• Collaborate with Pre-Construction & Estimating teams.
• Manage multiple bids and ensure accurate takeoffs and summaries.

Skills

Estimating

Education

Architecture/Construction Management degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Kawneer/PartnerPak

Job description

Location: Portland, OR area (onsite, 4 days/week — hybrid Fridays)

Pay Rate: Up to $160,000/year, based on experience (candidates with 3–5 years typically land $115K–$120K; 10+ years of directly competitive experience will sit at the top of the range)

Overview

Our client is a leading specialty façade and curtain wall contractor serving major commercial construction projects across the country. They are seeking an Estimator to join their growing Pre-Construction & Estimating team in the Portland, OR area.

You’ll work directly alongside an experienced leadership team that came up through the trades, values people who ask questions and pursue growth, and genuinely believes in work-life balance.

• Base salary: $100,000–$160,000, commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus (paid as a % of salary)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of pay
• Flexible PTO for salaried employees
• 13 holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement up to $7,500/year
• Company-paid Life & AD&D (2x salary, up to $1M) plus supplemental life
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• HSA/FSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Family support, mental health, and virtual care benefits (including virtual therapy, virtual PT, and an employee assistance program)
• Discounted gym membership and pet insurance

Requirements

• 2+ years of estimating experience in construction (required)
• College education and/or equivalent business experience preferred; a degree in architecture or construction management is a plus but not required if experience is strong
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, material summaries, and cost estimate/proposal preparation
• Ability to manage multiple bids at once
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and estimating software (Kawneer/PartnerPak experience a bonus)

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in E-Verify. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.